Small and unusual capucine, circa 1830, with time and strike, very likely a masterpiece. Movement with dual purpose (time and strike) single barrel of long duration (20 days) and extremely unusual very small countwheel for the strike, signed Pierre Dechevrand à Valenciennes. Small enamel dial with arabic numerals and blued steel hands. Well-designed case with machined decorations all round, silvered bell on top.
Dimensions
Height, with handle upright: 26cm (10 ½")
Price
€ 6500.-