A SMALL GILTBRONZE TRAVELLER'S CLOCK

Description:

Planchon, Paris, 2nd half 19th century
H. 11,3 cm
Square, gilt bronze case with openwork sides and a carrying handle. White enamel dial with Arabic numerals, a decorative garland and ornate hands, signed ‘Planchon à Paris’ (Mathieu Planchon 1842-1921, watchmaker in Paris), also marked on the rear hinged door. Eight-day movement with a mounted point-toothed anchor escapement. Signs of age. No guarantee of functionality.