Early 19th C. French Capucine, enamel dial with Roman numerals, red arabic numerals for the quarter markers, and red signature Martin à Bagnol (North of Limoges in the Massif Central). Double rack strike on the hour and two minutes past the hour, single half-hourly strike on a sivered bell. Alarm set by a third hand on the dial. Finely cut blued steel hands with brass tips, steel alarm hand. Eight-day movement with simplified maltese cross winding stops on both barrels, anchor recoil escapement with silk suspension. Alarm system set by the steel hand on the dial, and wound by pulling the string on the left side.
Dimensions
Height (with carrying handle upright): 30cm
Price
€ 7500.-