Antique Miniature Carriage Clock agate amethysts were considered an antidote

amethysts were considered an antidote against drunkenness - the name "amethystos" literally translates as "not intoxicated"

on account of his great size and strength

maker's marks

It depicts a grieving woman sat on the edge of a plinth underneath an urn

The black dot in the middle of the stone has been painted on to replicate the open culet found on old cut diamonds (prior to the invention of the modern brilliant cut

Antique Miniature Carriage Clock agate amethysts were considered an antidoteDATE: Art Deco, c. 1920 A remarkable (and tiny) miniature carriage clock dating from the early 20th century, circa 1920. It's made by Swiss clock maker, Theodore Jequier and features his patented Brevit #93017 movement. It's finished in light blue guilloch enamel and features a heart shaped cut out under the face displaying a faux pendulum (that actually moves when the clock's running). MEASUREMENTS 5. 7 x 3. 3 x 2. 2cm WEIGHT 82. 7g MARKS Metal Dore