A Neoclassical ormolu officer's alarm clock

A Neoclassical ormolu officer's alarm clock Glazed enamel dial with gilt and blued hands. Day-running with verge escapement, central date aperture, hourly striking to a bell, quarter-hourly striking to two bells, alarm function to side. Engraved to the plate "C.A.R. Nr. 17" (possibly an owner's engraving). Chips to the enamel, the silk replaced. H 18.8 cm. Last quarter 18th C., presumably French (acquired as Swiss).

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H 188 mm