Lot n° 21
The case with stepped, flat top surmounted by a foliate carrying handle over a floral boss and lyre mounts to the sides, further bosses to the front, the rear door backed in silk, with a (currently vacant) three position slot for strike selection. The 2.5inch enamel Roman dial with brass flowerhead alarm-setting disc within a cast hinged bezel. The two-train grande sonnerie movement with the going train powered by a single chain-driven fusee, with verge escapement and balance secured beneath a typical continental-style balance bridge. The strike train powered by a separate going barrel with rack striking to a pair of bells mounted on the backplate. The alarm function driven by an additional small barrel and striking on the second bell. Currently ticking but not fully striking. 13cms (5.5ins) high.
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