A VICTORIAN SILVER-GILT CARRIAGE CLOCKRICHARD ANDPANY, PARIS, THE CASE BY WILLIAM RICHARD CORKE, LONDON 1893The rectangular eight-day gong striking movement with platform lever escapement regulated by spring bimetallic and stamped with oval trademark R & Co, MADE IN PARIS to backplate, the 1.75 inch circular white enamel Roman numeral dial with blued steel hands set behind a convex glass within moulded bezel incorporating gilt canted insert to interior, the rectangular frosted gilt case fitted with scroll-chased hinged carrying handle over embossed rococo cartouche to top, the front, sides and back door with further panels decorated in high relief with foliate designs onto a matted ground, on grotesque mask and paw cast feet, Hallmarks for London 1893 makers W.R.C. for William Richard Corke. 11cm (4.25ins) high with handle down, 7.5cm (3ins) wide, 6.5cm (2ins) deep.Provenance: Private collection, East Midlands.