$1,185
Brass French Capucine Clock, unmarked, late 18th century, 3 1/2-in. dia. enameled dial with Roman numerals, moon hands and alarm pointer within engine turned bezel, top mounted bell, carrying handle and four finials, brass back and side doors open to the eight-day time, strike and alarm movement with anchor escapement, silk thread suspended short pendulum, dual rack for hour and two minute past hour strike, starwheel and snail and pull wind alarm train with crown wheel, ht. 11 3/4 in. Brass case in old lacquered surface, movement wants cleaning.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2011-07-16