FRENCH BRASS PETITE SONNERIE REPEATING CARRIAGE CLOCK.

FRENCH BRASS PETITE SONNERIE REPEATING CARRIAGE CLOCK. Early 20th century. Rectangular brass case, enamel dial with Arabic numerals and subsidiary alarm dial, the twin barrel movement with dual striking coils and three hammers, the backplate engraved with the initials “LF” in script, possibly for Louis Fernier; also engraved “7962”. Case surmounted by a scrolled handle, beveled glass panel and repeater button, each side a beveled glass panel mounted within engaged, fluted, acanthus-carved columns. With winding key and setting key. SIZE: 4-1/2″ h. of clock. 6-1/2″ overall h. PROVENANCE: From and East Sangerville, Maine private collection. By descent from Caroline Wetmore Davidson Hiles, to the present owner, a great-granddaughter. CONDITION: Case and movement appear to be in very fine condition overall. Subsidiary dial with stress cracks, front beveled glass panel with shell fracture at upper right corner facing. Two of the three hammers appear not to reach the coil in the act of striking. 9-94934 (500-700)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2009

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1168	$1,416.00	FRENCH BRASS PETITE SONNERIE REPEATING CARRIAGE CLOCK. Early 20th century. Rectangular brass case, enamel dial with Arabic numerals and subsidiary alarm dial, the twin barrel movement with dual striking coils and three hammers, the backplate engraved with the initials “LF” in script, possibly for Louis Fernier; also engraved “7962”. Case surmounted by a scrolled handle, beveled glass panel and repeater button, each side a beveled glass panel mounted within engaged, fluted, acanthus-carved columns. With winding key and setting key. SIZE: 4-1/2″ h. of clock. 6-1/2″ overall h. PROVENANCE: From and East Sangerville, Maine private collection. By descent from Caroline Wetmore Davidson Hiles, to the present owner, a great-granddaughter. CONDITION: Case and movement appear to be in very fine condition overall. Subsidiary dial with stress cracks, front beveled glass panel with shell fracture at upper right corner facing. Two of the three hammers appear not to reach the coil in the act of striking. 9-94934 (500-700) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2009 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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