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A French brass striking capucine travel clock with alarm, first quarter 19th century
The case of typical form with handle above the bell and urn finials to the top, on bun feet, white enamel Roman dial with rubbed Paris signature (some hairline cracking) within Greek key bezel, moon hands and alarm pointer, the twin barrel movement with anchor escapement with silk suspension and rack and snail strike on bell above -- 9¾in. (25cm.) high
See Colour Illustration (Plate 1)
The case of typical form with handle above the bell and urn finials to the top, on bun feet, white enamel Roman dial with rubbed Paris signature (some hairline cracking) within Greek key bezel, moon hands and alarm pointer, the twin barrel movement with anchor escapement with silk suspension and rack and snail strike on bell above -- 9¾in. (25cm.) high
See Colour Illustration (Plate 1)