Antique White Enamel Clock Dial 9.7 cm Roman Numerals and Minutes

Authentic antique clock dial made of metal with a white vitreous enamel coating. The design features central Roman numerals for hours and a perimeter minute scale with Arabic numerals at five-minute intervals, characteristic of high-quality European horology.

Item History: This type of dial was common in mantel and wall clocks produced in France and Central Europe during the second half of the 19th century. The technique of enameling over metal ensured the durability and legibility of the dial over decades, resisting oxidation.

Technical Details:
- Period: Late 19th Century
- Technique: Enameling on metal base
- Diameter: 9.7 cm (3.8 inches)
- Central hole diameter: 1 cm (0.39 inches)
- Materials: Metal, vitreous enamel
- Condition: Excellent vintage condition. Slight wear marks on the edges and a natural patina on the reverse confirming its age. The main enameled surface remains intact without significant cracks.

Value: Essential piece for the restoration of period clocks or for study in technical horology collections.