Rooster pediment mechanism, Louis XV period, dial signed Navaud. - Steel, enamel, brass - Mid 18th century
Pediment mechanism with a cock, monthly winding, domed enamelled dial signed Navaud, below the six hours, Louis XV period. Marked "Lespinafse" on the front, alarm clock, pediment in molten brass whose fleur-de-lis were filed off during the revolution. Note that the dial proves that this one is prior to the revolution of 1789 because "Lespinasse" is marked in old French as "Lespinafse". In working condition, nevertheless, it needs to be overhauled in order to be put it back into operation Comes with its original key.
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Pediment mechanism with a cock, monthly winding, domed enamelled dial signed Navaud, below the six hours, Louis XV period. Marked "Lespinafse" on the front, alarm clock, pediment in molten brass whose fleur-de-lis were filed off during the revolution. Note that the dial proves that this one is prior to the revolution of 1789 because "Lespinasse" is marked in old French as "Lespinafse". In working condition, nevertheless, it needs to be overhauled in order to be put it back into operation Comes with its original key.