Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
Description:
Brass Hour-repeating Carriage Clock, France, c. 1880, ornate floral and bird motif cast brass case, beveled glass sides, and top, porcelain Roman numeral dial, subsidiary Arabic numeral alarm dial, original decorated platform escapement, sweep center second hand, eight-day time, strike, and alarm movement, repeat on demand, ht. with handle extended 8 in.
Estimate $250-450
Clock is running and striking but may need cleaning and adjustment.
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