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AN UNUSUAL FRENCH PORCELAIN PANEL MOUNTED GILT BRASS ALARM CARRIAGE CLOCK IN A ONE-PIECE CASE MOSER, PARIS, CIRCA 1840 The two train countwheel bell striking movement with platform lever escapement regulated by sprung monometallic balance, the backplate signed Moser a Paris and numbered 8058 to lower margin, the inside lower edge of the frontplate further stamped 2453, the circular white enamel Roman numeral dial with pierced blued steel trefoil hands set within fine foliate scroll gilt brass rectangular mask incorporating a conforming enamel Arabic numeral subsidiary alarm setting dial to lower margin, the bevel-glazed one-piece case with rococo scroll cast hinged carrying handle over top glass applied with a raised oval porcelain plaque polychrome painted with an 18th century style female portrait within gilt cartouche and blue ground border set within canted gilt brass surround flanked by foliate scroll-pierced fretwork, the caddy moulded frame cast and chased in relief with fine fruiting foliage incorporating crossed ribbon decoration to uprights, the side glasses applied with conforming raised oval porcelain panels decorated with putti, each set between a pierced and engraved foliate strapwork crest and apron, the rear door with further large panel painted with an 18th century musician playing a lute within pierced upper and lower border infill, on repeating leaf chased cavetto skirt base with inset rounded angles. 15cm (6ins) high with handle down, 10.5cm (4.125ins) wide, 9.5cm (3.75ins) deep. Recent research by Leigh Extence has established that Georges Moser was born in Switzerland in 1798. By 1823 he had moved to Paris and was located at 18 Grenier St. Lazarre (which became number 15 in 1825). In 1836 Moser had moved to Boulevard du Temple 9 and subsequently entered into partnership with Samuel Marti in 1840. The partnership was registered at the address Orleans-Marais 13 until 1843 when Moser left and returned to Boulevard du Temple 9 before moving to number 24 in 1846 and then finally to number 15 in 1850. In 1860 the business was registered with 'et Cie' and records ceased after 1863. Extence also notes that Georges Moser utilised movements supplied by Holingue freres who also supplied Paul Garnier and were an important part of the history of Drocourt. Condition Report: Movement is clean condition with no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements. The strike and alarm mechanisms are fully operational; the going train will run but escapement sticks which is most likely due to lubrication drying-out. The dial enamel appear to be free from visible faults and the mask is in good condition with no visible wear or faults. The case is in very good original condition with minimal edge wear and discolouration to the gilding. The top glass has a slight chip to the rear edge and the rear door has a small chip to the lower right corner otherwise the glasses appear free from visible damage. The porcelain panels are in fine condition with no visible cracks or evidence of restoration; the gilt details show minimal wear. Clock has a winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer