Lot 1009A* - A155 Furniture, Porcelain & Decoration - Thursday, 02. December 2010, 10.00 AM
FLINTLOCK ALARM CLOCK,Baroque, German circa 1740. Gilt bronze and brass. Enamel chapter ring with Arabic numerals for the minutes and Roman numerals for the hours, alarm ring in the middle with Arabic numerals. Upon triggering of the alarm, the flintlock strikes the fuse which lights the one placed in the case and flips out upon ignition. Fine brass movement with verge escapement and 2 hammers striking on bell. 14.2x7.5x4 cm.
CHF 25 000 / 45 000 | (€ 25 770 / 46 390)
Sold for CHF 31 200 (including buyer’s premium)
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