Travel clock; late 19th century. Bronze and bevelled... Lot 49

Travel clock; late 19th century. Bronze and bevelled glass. No key preserved. Precise set-up. Measurements: 13 x 8.5 x 8 cm. Travel or carriage clock with a gilded bronze structure, decorated with mouldings and with a handle located in the upper area to allow easy transport. The piece has a white dial with Arabic numerals in black. The front and side walls are made of bevelled glass, as are the oculus at the top and the hinged rear door, which allows the machinery to be seen. This type of clock was very common in the 19th century, often used for travelling because of its size.