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A French gilt brass repeating alarm carriage clock with unusual blue enamel dials, circa 1890.
5.5-cm blue enamel chapter ring with gilt Arabic numerals and gilt hands in a matted gilt mask, blue enamel alarm subsidiary below, spring driven 8-day movement with platform ratchet tooth lever escapement, rack half hour striking with repeat and alarm both on a gong, unusual ‘Anglaise’ case surmounted by a turned handle, molded top supported by fluted columns with Corinthian capitals, glass panels to all sides, elaborate molded base on flat feet.
Height 17 cm. handle down.
Width 10.5 cm.
Depth 9 cm.
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