Henry Capt Grande Sonnerie Brass Carriage Clock, Geneva, c. 1880, the brass and beveled glass case with carrying handle, gilt brass dial signed Henry Capt, Geneva, Roman numerals, Maltese hour and spade minute hand, center seconds, painted moon’s age dial on a blue background, lower subsidiary dials, left to right, day-of-the-week, alarm and day-of-the month, eight-day time, strike and alarm movement with silvered platform lever escapement marked H.C., the case underside engraved Henry Capt., Geneva and a selection lever for silent, grande or petite sonnerie, original leather carrying case with hinged lid and glazed opening, ht. with handle raised, 10 in.
Condition report
Condition: Movement in clean and running condition, leather case with age consistent wear and lacking a carrying handle, all glass in excellent condition.
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