c.1901 French 6-Sided Enamel Paneled Carriage Clock.
Inv. #: f258
Maker: Retailer: Tiffany & Co., New York
Circa: 1901
Size: 6 inches to top of case.
5 inches wide.
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A very rare late-nineteenth century six-sided enamel paneled carriage clock that was retailed by Tiffany & Co.and still retains the original leather covered travel case.
Case
The exceptional gilt-bronze six-sided case has fluted Doric columns, decorative moldings top and bottom, a hinged handle, thick beveled glasses, stylized bun feet and enamel panels to the sides depicting the four seasons on cream grounds. The top has a wonderful engraved dedication that reads 'Presented to Charles E Leland by the employes (sic) of Hotel Childwold, Sept. 25, 1901'.
Dial
The enamel dial depicts a landscape with a reclining female figure at the bottom and cupid flying above. It has Roman numerals for the hours, a minutes chapter, steel-cut hands and is signed 'Tiffany & Co., New York' and 'France'.
Movement
The eight-day time and strike movement retains the original lever balance platform, strikes and repeats on a gong and has all the indications in English. The alarm is wound and set off the backplate, has a porcelain dial and strikes on a large dedicated gong.
Ref: For similar examples see:
Sotheby's, 'Important Clocks, Watches, Wristwatches and Barometers', London, 12/95, Lot 222.
Fanelli, 'A Century of Fine Carriage Clocks', pg. 83.
Roberts, 'Carriage and Other Travelling Clocks', pg.112.
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