Beschreibung:

A French gilt brass carriage clock in elaborate scroll cast case Bolviller, Paris, circa 1840eight-day two train outside countwheel bell striking movement with silvered platform lever escapement and stamped with oval BOLLVILLER, A PARIS trademark and numbered 362 LM to backplate, the rectangular white enamel Roman numeral dial with repeat signature beneath VI and fine blued steel Breguet style moon hands, the bevel glazed case with hinged mask and scroll cast carrying handle above large top glass and conforming frieze decorated with central reclining figure flanked by lion's mask cast projecting corner panels, the uprights with further leafy trail infill to panels, on stepped base with female masks to corner panels and with integral bracket feet, the rear of the case with conforming symmetrical foliate scroll cast gilt brass door incorporating shutters for the winding and adjustment squares, 14.5cm (5.75ins) high excluding handle. is recorded in Allix, Charles and Bonnert, Peter CARRIAGE CLOCKS, Their history and development (page 432) as working from several addresses in Paris from 1830 until after 1870. Bollviller are known for being relatively early and inventive makers of fine French carriage clocks. The case of the current lot demonstrates the transition from one-piece to early multi-piece and is decorated in the Louis XIII revival taste, a style which became fashionable during the reign of Louis Philippe (1830-48). IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING THE CATALOGUING OF CLOCKS Movements, dials and cases: movements and dials are described as relating to the cases in which they are housed in one of the following three ways: the case.... we are of the opinion that the movement and dial started life in the current case. in a case... we are of the opinion that the movement and dial are in a case of correct period and type (and may well be original to the movement and dial), however there is evidence to suggest that they may not have started out life together. now in a case... we are of the opinion that the movement and dial are no longer in the original case or one of correct period and/or type. , weights, winding and case keys: we cannot guarantee that the correct number of weights (where appropriate) and/or keys are present with the clock, nor do we indicate in the catalogue description whether weights or keys are present as many clocks are consigned without them. Please check with the department to establish whether they are present or not prior to bidding. : due to the mechanical nature of clocks and the fact that most are of great age we cannot offer any guarantee as to whether they are in working order or free from major faults or restoration. Although we endeavour to catalogue items in a fair and informed manner, omission of any comments or observations regarding the condition or originality of a clock in the description does not necessarily indicate that it is free from significant faults, restoration or is in working condition. We would strongly advise any prospective purchaser to view the item in person or request a condition report and/or further images prior to bidding. : dial measurements are given in inches, other dimensions such as height are given in centimetres (and inches for English clocks). The measurement given for the height of a longcase clock excludes any removable finials in order to provide an approximate minimum ceiling height in which the clock can be accommodated. Condition report disclaimer