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Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Oct 13, 2001
LOT 439
Waltrin L'Aîné à Epinal (France), circa 1760.Fine and rare eight day-going hour-striking miniature "Capucine" clock.
CHF 7,000 - 9,000
USD 4,200 - 5,500
Sold: CHF 8,050
C. Resembling a lantern clock, rectangular brass with lateral doors, four bun feet, four finials and surmounted by a bell. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and inner quarter-hour ring. Steel "arrow" hand. M. Posted frame with steel square pillars, going barrels both on the going and the striking trains, verge escapement, small bob pendulum, count wheel on the back plate.Signature engraved below the dial. Dim. 11 x 4,8 x 4,8 cm.
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Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 4 - 14 |
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Movement: 4 - 5 - 6* |
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Dial: 3 - 01 |
Notes
This clock is an early example of the French traveling clocks, known as "Capucines" and produced in Franche Comté, which were so popular between 1820 and 1850. To find one with a single hand is very rare.