Lot 455 , A late 19th century French engraved brass repeating carriage clock with alarm, signed Mottu Freres, Paris, 13cm high

A late 19th century French engraved brass repeating carriage clock with alarm, signed Mottu Freres, Paris, 13cm high
£200-300

Condition:
Dial lower left corner with hairline cracks and a shallow chip alongside; upper left corner with very small chip, not easily seen; dial signature worn; casework good. Movement has been wound (with perhaps the original key) and set going - has kept good time for twenty-four hours, although not guaranteed. Movement clean; platform stamped Made in Switzerland, possibly a replacement; hour-repeat in synchronisation. Leather case worn and scuffed, inside and out.

Sold for £420