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1920s BRASS & BEVELED GLASS MINIATURE FRENCH CARRIAGE CLOCK8-day Couaillet movement with Swiss precision 11-jewel platform escapement
This charming Deco gem is from my personal collection of vintage and antique timepieces curated since the early 1970s. Yes; that\'s Doug half a century ago gracing the cover of our local newspaper. Plain cubic form on diminutive cylindrical feet. Traditional style bail handle. Fired enamel on copper dial with bold Arabic numbers inside the chapter ring. Blued steel hands easily read at a distance. Rear plate of movement stamped \"Made in France\" and carrying hand set arrow cypher of Couaillet.Commendably finished movement with thick plates, ringed-turned and shaped pillars, polished brass barrel & precisely cut wheels, and polished steel pinions & arbors. Fit-up with precision Swiss 11-jewel lever escapement platform. NOTE: In April of 2024, I completely disassembled, ultrasonically cleaned and rinsed the movement in waterless solutions, checked for wear, buffed to achieve mirror polish, reassembled and lubricated with high-grade Swiss oils. Mainspring was removed from the barrel, cleaned and lubricated with grease. The platform was disassembled with cap jewels removed, ultrasonically and hand cleaned, reassembled and lubricated with Moebius oils. Hands, dial, crystal and glass panels were cleaned. The case was disassembled, painstakingly treated to remove oxidation, hand buffed to high luster and sealed with specially formulated lacquer inhibiting oxidation. Meticulous restoration should provide reliable operation for years and preserve immaculate aesthetics. Labor cost for movement / platform overhaul and case refinishing of comparable carriage clocks is $525.
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Doug Tomsky
Member since 1971 National Association of Watch & Clock CollectorsCONSCIENTIOUSLY PACKED & SHIPPED INSURED WORLDWIDE
