Important Watches, Wristwatches and C...

Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 31, 1998

LOT 267

Franche Comte), France, circa 1780 Rare early "Capucine " type Petite Sonnerie striking, quarter repeating travelling clock with alarm.

C. Brass rectangular, already designed as the popular early 19th century "capucines " ,with glazed side doors, four bun-feet, four turned finials the folding brass handle above the two bells. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute ring. Gilt brass "Louis XV" hands and brass centre alarm setting disc. M. Brass rectangular with going barrels both on the going and the striking trains, anchor escapement, short pendulum with silk suspension. Striking, repeating by means of a small lever at the base and pull wind alarm on two bells. Dim. 25 x 11 x 7 cm, including the handle.