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Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 02, 2000

LOT 341

French, Jura, circa 1800.Fine brass, eight-day going, quarter striking Capucine type travelling clock with alarm.

C. Plain brass rectangular with lateral and back doors, bell, handle and four finials at the top.D. White enamel with Arabic numerals, central brass alarm setting disc. Gilt brass pierced and engraved hands. M. Brass rectangular full plate with cylindrical pillars, going barrels both on the going and the striking trains, anchor escapement with short pendulum, silk suspension and locking lever for the pendulum, striking work with rack and quarter count wheel on the back plate. Pull wound alarm train, striking on two bells.Dim. 27 x 13 x 7,5 cm including the handle.