A LATE 19TH CENTURY FRENCH GILT BRASS GRANDE SONNERIE
A LATE 19TH CENTURY FRENCH GILT BRASS GRANDE SONNERIE CARRIAGE CLOCK WITH ALARM AND REPEAT
the gorge case engraved throughout with floral sprigs and C scrolls, the gilt mask engraved with strapwork, with a white enamelled dial with Roman numerals and subsidiary alarm dial below, the twin barrel movement striking the quarters and hours, repeating and sounding the alarm on a single bell, the backplate numbered 2676, together with a leather covered travelling case, the maroon velvet lining with gilt lettering for Henry Capt a Geneve, with winder,
17cm high handle up,
Henry Capt of Geneva was a retailer of fine clocks including carriage clocks by the best maker such as Drocourt and Margaine.
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A LATE 19TH CENTURY FRENCH GILT BRASS GRANDE SONNERIE CARRIAGE CLOCK WITH ALARM AND REPEAT
the gorge case engraved throughout with floral sprigs and C scrolls, the gilt mask engraved with strapwork, with a white enamelled dial with Roman numerals and subsidiary alarm dial below, the twin barrel movement striking the quarters and hours, repeating and sounding the alarm on a single bell, the backplate numbered 2676, together with a leather covered travelling case, the maroon velvet lining with gilt lettering for Henry Capt a Geneve, with winder,
17cm high handle up,
Henry Capt of Geneva was a retailer of fine clocks including carriage clocks by the best maker such as Drocourt and Margaine.