Beschreibung:

AN EDWARDIAN SILVER CASED CARRIAGE TIMEPIECE THE CASE BY WILLIAM COMYNS AND SONS, LONDON, 1901 The rectangular eight-day single train movement with platform lever escapement regulated by sprung split bimetallic balance and stamped with lion trademark for Duverdry and Bloquel to the backplate, the 2 inch circular cream enamel Roman numeral dial with blued steel spade hands set behind a convex glass with moulded bezel and collar to interior, the rectangular case with rounded angles, hinged C-scroll handle and rear door occupying the full width of the case including the angles and enclosing a silver-gilt interior, on compressed bun feet, Hallmarks for London 1901 (maker's mark W.C. within an oval lozenge for William Comyns and Sons Limited). 12cm (4.75ins) high with handle down, 7.5cm (3ins) wide, 7cm (2.75ins) deep. The clockmaking factory of Duverdry and Bloquel is noted by Leigh Extence as originally founded by Albert Villon in the town of Saint-Nicolas-d'Aliermont in 1867. Paul Duverdry joined the firm as a director in 1887 followed by Joseph Bloquel in 1910. Condition Report: The movement is in working condition and appears free from visible alteration or noticeable replacements. The dial is free from visible defects. The case is generally in very good condition but has some noticeable denting to the front top edge - this could probably be removed by a good silversmith for little cost. Otherwise faults are limited to a few very small dings and age related rubbing/wear. The silver gilt interior has some slight oxidation and a few spots of discolouration. Timepiece does not have a winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer