Travel Clock Type Capucine, 1800s

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Antique Capucine travel clock
France
Brass, enamel
around 1800

Dimensions: H x W x D: 29 x 12 x 8 … Read more Antique Capucine travel clock
France
Brass, enamel
around 1800

Dimensions: H x W x D: 29 x 12 x 8 cm

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Ancient traveler of the "Capucine" type.

The front view of the watch is dominated by the large dial with black Roman digits.
The time is displayed by the so -called Breguetzeiger, the wake -up time is set using a simple golden pointer.
There is another small pointer above the dial, with the help of which the gait speed is regulated.
Below the dial are the two elevator holes of the clockwork and the percussion. The alarm clock is raised over a cord above the housing.
The clock strikes half and full hour and repeats the hours shortly after the full time.
The clock is crowned by a large bell with a handle and four fials on the corners.

The sides and the back of the watch can be opened by fully surface and thus release the view into the clockwork. On the right side there is a small lever to trigger the hourly repetition.

Condition:
Restored condition. The work was completely disassembled and cleaned to the last individual part. The clock runs perfectly with all its functions.

You can find similar objects in the literature:
Negretti / de Vecchi - fascination p. 139 See less