A RARE AND UNUSUAL FRENCH GOTHIC REVIVAL ‘ANGELUS’ REPEATING CARRIAGE CLOCK

A RARE AND UNUSUAL FRENCH GOTHIC REVIVAL ‘ANGELUS’ REPEATING CARRIAGE CLOCK the silvered case modelled as a casket with finely cast handle modelled as entwined dragons above a dragon decorated a strapwork rosette within an octagonal border which is repeated to the dial, the case sides modelled with six figural relief medallions representing months of the year, the left January to June and the right July to December named in Latin to the margins, the rear with lower panel mirroring that of the front modelled with the Admonition beneath a hatch door incorporating decorative strap hinges and ornamental bolt clasp. The underside decorated with an octagonal motif stamped with A.X.F. diamond trademark and depose within angles, the eight-day spring driven movement having a fixed hinged key with LeRoy patent single wind motion for time and strike springs, original lever escapement striking and repeating on a gong. - similar clocks have sold in the past, Bonhams, San Francisco 27th March 2018 (lot 47) selling for $7,500; Bonhams, London 15th December 2015 (lot 120) for £5,625; Christies, London 23rd September 2010 (lot 107) for £5,000 and Christies, London 6th December 2006 (lot 16) for £4,800

17.5cm high handle up