Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
Description:
Couaillet Freres Hour-repeating Carriage Clock for Tiffany, France, c. 1890, no. 8996, brass and beveled glass case, enamel arabic numeral dial marked Tiffany & Co., subsidiary alarm dial below, eight-day time, strike with repeat on command, and alarm movement marked with maker's name, location, and number above and 11 Eleven Jewels, 2 Adjustments, regulated by a platform escapement, all in a fabric-lined leather carrying case, ht. of clock with handle extended 6 1/2 in.
Estimate $200-300
Clock ticks and strikes. Corner chips to side glasses.
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Tiffany & Co., FranceJonathan Dowling
Director, Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
508-970-3131
Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
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