£200 - £300
TWO FRENCH MINIATURE CARRIAGE TIMEPIECESONE STAMPED WITH INITIALS L.D., CIRCA 1900 AND LATEREach with eight-day single train movement incorporating platform lever escapement regulated by sprung balance, the oval example stamped L.D. within an oval to the top left-hand corner of the backplate, both with rectangular white enamel dials, the first of Mignonette No. 1 size in rectangular bevel-glazed case with hinged carrying handle over double-cavetto top mouldings, channelled corner uprights and moulded skirt base, the second of slightly larger oval form with thick curved glasses and moulded base, (2).The oval example 8.5cm (3.375ins) high with handle down, 6.5cm (2.5ins) wide, 6.8cm (2.25ins) deep.Such Miniature timepieces are called Mignonettes or 'little darlings' and mostly come in three graded sizes with No. 1 being the smallest.
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