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An early 19th century French brass Capucine travelling clock Cary a Lyon
2 July 2025, 13:00 BST
London, New Bond Street£2,000 - £3,000
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An early 19th century French brass Capucine travelling clock
Cary a Lyon
Of typical form with bell and flattened handle over four turned finials, hinged side doors on matching turned feet, the signed 3.25 inch enamel Roman dial with a cast bezel and Breguet style hands, with tapering alarm set hand, the spring driven movement with twin going barrels, tic-tac escapement with silk suspension pendulum and polished steel strike work mounted on the backplate. Ticking and striking, with operational alarm. 30cms (12ins) high.
Of typical form with bell and flattened handle over four turned finials, hinged side doors on matching turned feet, the signed 3.25 inch enamel Roman dial with a cast bezel and Breguet style hands, with tapering alarm set hand, the spring driven movement with twin going barrels, tic-tac escapement with silk suspension pendulum and polished steel strike work mounted on the backplate. Ticking and striking, with operational alarm. 30cms (12ins) high.
Footnotes
Capucine clocks are early French travel clocks, precursors to the more refined carriage clock, popular during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Typically rectangular in shape, they often feature decorative finials and a prominent bell mounted above the case for striking. The name Capucine likely derives from the French word capuche (hood), referencing the clock's protective top or handle. These clocks were known for their portability, durability, and striking mechanisms, making them practical and elegant companions for travel.