French Sedan Carriage Clock with Miniature Portraits

Circa 1895. Clockmaker: R & Co., Paris; Artist: Cotton. The large cast Rococo style gilt-bronze sedan style case is elaborately decorated with scrolling foliage, both in relief and engraved, and numerous scenes featuring cupid. To the sides are the carrying handles and above sits a fleur-de-lis supported by four decorative rocaille. Instead of the usual glass sides, it features wonderful miniature polychrome portraits each signed 'Cotton'. 8-day time and strike movement. Lever escapement, strikes gong, repeat button out the top and is stamped 'R & Co. Made in Paris'.