VACHET Paris 1910 Edwardian Miature Enameled Guilloché Clock .800 Silver

A miniature travel clock designed by R. Vachet Paris. Exceptional and very rare miniature travel-carriage clock, made in Paris France at the atelier of R. Vachet. This fabulous little antique clock was crafted during the late Edwardian period, back in the 1910 with impeccable details in solid sterling silver .800/.999 and mount on a rectangular beveled base. The three sides panels and the curved top, are embellished with engine turned Guilloché patterns, topped with applications of purple-blue enamel. It is fitted at the reverse with a hinged hidden door to access the movement to wind, regulation and set the hour. Miniature clocks by Vachet Paris are rare and rarely see or offered in the market. Dial: The dial is round, analog, made of white porcelain (with minor hairlines) with black Arabic numbers and linear border. Blackened iron hands and signed France. Movement: Mechanical, key winding, with 11 jewels and signed, "R VACHET PARIS 11 ELEVEN JEWELS". Weight: 88.3 Grams, (56.62 Dwt). Measurements: 33 mm by 26 mm by 47 mm (1.30 x 1.02 x 1.85 Inches). Hallmarks: The case is stamped with French marks, the wild-boar's head for the assay and guarantee of the .800/.999 silver, the maker's mark RV inside a lozange cartouche associated to Vachet, the inventory numbers and signed, "R. VACHET PARIS FRANCE". Edwardian Era This era like the Georgian and Victorian eras before it, derives its name from the reign of the English King, Edward VII (1901-1910). Edwardi