Henry Capt Hour-repeating Carriage Clock

Description:

Henry Capt Hour-repeating Carriage Clock, France, c. 1890, the gilt-brass and beveled glass case with porcelain Roman numeral dial signed Henry Capt Geneva and subsidiary alarm dial, eight-day, time, strike, and alarm movement with platform escapement, hour-repeat on command, rear plate stamped Henry Capt Geneva, dual hammer, single gong, and stamped 3750, ht. with handle extended 6 3/4 in.
Estimate $800-1,200

Movement runs and functions, wants lubrication, gilt with age consistent brass, dial undisturbed


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