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CHAYETTE et CHEVAL
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PORTABLE CLOCK known as the ‘Capucine’, striking on the hour…
See original version (French)
16
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PORTABLE CLOCK known as the ‘Capucine’, striking on the hour…
See original version (French)
Estimate €1,500 - €2,000
Voluntary lot
Description
PORTABLE CLOCK known as the ‘Capucine’, striking on the hour and half-hour and on demand, with an alarm function, unsigned, circa 1820.
White enamel dial (cracked), Roman numerals, steel ‘Breguet’ hands.
Movement with two gear trains, brass and steel barrels, lever escapement, single balance wheel, wire suspension, rack-and-pinion striking mechanism on a gong, pull-out repeater.
H. (excluding handle) 24.5 x 12 x 8.3 cm.
Expert: Anthony TURNER
See original version (French)
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About the sale
THE MECHANISMS OF TIME: WATCHMAKING AND RELATED SCIENCES
Auction location
Auction time
10/09/2026 at 2:00 PM
Pictures credits: Contact the Auction House
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