CAPUCINE STRIKING AND ALARM CLOCK, CIRCA 1800

Brass "Capucine" clock with 3 doors providing access to the movement.

Large white enamel dial with Roman numerals surrounded by a thin bezel typical of early 19th-century production. Two Breguet-type hands and one hand for the alarm. The bronze gong provides a very clear sound; the handle is brass. It rests on 4 spinning feet.

Dual-plate movement, lever escapement, wire suspension. The winding is adjusted using a thumbwheel on the top plate.

Functions:
- Alarm: The alarm time is set by moving the hand counterclockwise to the desired alarm time. Wind the alarm by pulling the string above.
- chime : Hour and half-hour strikes on the Passage and on demand by pulling the string located at the bottom left side of the clock.

-Hourly strike reminder at +2 minutes. (strikes the hours and reminds the hour by striking a second time two minutes later).

Total height 29 cm, width 11.5 cm, depth 8 cm

Period: Early 19th century, circa 1805/1810

Condition report: Clock in very good condition. The dial is free of accidents and restorations. All movement functions work perfectly. The button on the side door to the left of the clock is antique but not original.

Note: The brass case is in very good condition and shows no oxidation, wear, or surface irregularities. It has been preserved in its original condition. A simple cleaning (without polishing) will give it a shiny appearance.

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