A late 19th century gorge case miniature carriage timepiece with pietra dura panels The rippled handle over a stepped top and three inlaid panels of flowers, birds and butterflies, framed by canted corners on a moulded base, the 1-inch black enamel dial with gilt Roman and Arabic numerals within a hinged gilt bezel, the movement with rectangular plates, lever platform escapement with compensated bimetallic balance 9.5cms (3.75ins) high. Footnotes: Provenance: The collection of Dr Eugene Antelis. This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: * * VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com