2,300 CHF
Unsigned, France, circa 1810. Fine brass traveling "Capucine" alarm clock. Rectangular, brass with two side doors, four bun feet, four finials, surmounted by a bell with a brass carrying loop at the top, back with alarm winding aperture and regulating scale. Circular, 4,7 cm, gilt full plate with baluster pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement plain brass balance with flat balance-sping, continental cock, separate alarm mechanism strikingon a bell. Dim. 15,3 x 6,7 cm.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2001-10-13