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1850's Swiss Travel Clock with Breguet Engine Turned Case Original Leather Case

$3,500
£2,687.85
€3,080.24
CA$4,927.14
A$5,519.48
CHF 2,876.15
MX$67,326.27
NOK 36,549.30
SEK 34,463.39
DKK 22,990.09

About the Item

FACTORY / HOUSE: No Name, Swiss Made STYLE / REFERENCE: Alarm Travel Clock with Original Case METAL / MATERIAL: Gilded Brass CIRCA / YEAR: 1850's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 2 1/4 Inches in Diameter MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Cylindrical Escapement Key Winding / 7 Jewels / Alarm DIAL / HANDS: Original Kiln Fired Enamel with Original Blued Steel Hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: / Regular Length WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This truly unique travel alarm clock is still fitted with its original leather box. The original case is done in gilded brass and it still has the original finish on it. The gilding was called Mercury Fire Gilding and was done using real mercury. In my 20's I actually traveled with this little jewel and used it as my alarm clock. It is really dependable and keeps dependable time. The entire clock and case are hand made in Switzerland about 170 years ago. It is remarkable that this clock can still be used. You set the alarm by turning the star wheel in the center and wind the clock with a key.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)Diameter: 0.9 in (2.29 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1850s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. It is important to recognize that this watch only had a 12-month warranty when it was new. However, we are so confident of our workmanship and team that we offer an 18-month warranty on all our watches, even those over 100 years old.
  • Seller Location:
    Long Beach, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: C2171stDibs: LU5895231475962

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