A FRENCH GILT-BRASS AND ENAMELLED PORCELAIN MINIATURE CARRIAGE TIMEPIECE
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A FRENCH GILT-BRASS AND ENAMELLED PORCELAIN MINIATURE CARRIAGE TIMEPIECE

GAY, LAMAILLE & CO., CIRCA 1890

Closed20 September 2012

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GBP 5,625

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A FRENCH GILT-BRASS AND ENAMELLED PORCELAIN MINIATURE CARRIAGE TIMEPIECE
GAY, LAMAILLE & CO., CIRCA 1890
CASE: in the Japanese manner, the bambu case with gilt and enamelled panels variously depicting birds, flowering sprays and an landscape DIAL: the chapter ring with Roman numerals and blued-steel hands MOVEMENT: eight-day with platform lever escapement and bi-metallic cut balance wheel, back plate stamped 'G.L' within oval and stamped '1100'; with winding key
3¼ in. (8.5 cm.) high

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Gay, Lamaille & Co. of Paris and London were established before 1900, with trademarks 'E.G.L.' and 'G.L', later taken over by H. Williamson Ltd.