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Description

An antique miniature silver carriage clock with leather travel case by William Comyns, London1898. The clock has a white enamelled dial with black roman numerals and minute ring. The rectangular silver case has a shaped silver handle and is raised on four bun feet. Hinged hallmarked rear door. French timepiece movement with original lever platform escapement. The backplate holds an integral, folding winding handle and a knurled thumbscrew for adjusting the hands. Hallmarked for London Assay Office 1898 and for silversmith William Comyns. Hallmarked in three places. Original leather travel case with front aperture. Signed by owner "Captain Rambaut" inside case lid. (Served in the Royal Field Artillery during WW1.) The clock measures 8 cm without handle (11 cm to top of handle) and 5 cm width x 4.5 cm depth. Excellent time keeper. A little gem!
Fully cleaned. The clock's movement is covered by a 6-month warranty in the UK.
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