Half Century Collection
Lot 394:
Description
Keywords: Officier travel clock, Cappuccina clock, Table alarm clock, French origin, Pendule de voyage, Pendule d’officier, Napoleon Bonaparte, Breguet, Countertop clock, Alarm clock
Officer’s travel clock with case, also known as cappuccina, is a table alarm clock featuring a double dial and a bell at the bottom with a brass case and ground glass on all sides, allowing the movement to be admired. The clock dates back to the second half of the 19th century and includes a hinged door at the back for winding and setting the hours using a double key.
Originating from French designs, these portable countertop clocks were inspired by the pendule de voyage and pendule d’officier, popular between 1750 and 1850. It seems that this type of clock was wanted by Napoleon Bonaparte who, irritated by the delays of the officers, forced them to equip themselves with a clock with an alarm clock and then commissioned an alarm clock that was robust to the watchmaker Breguet
Measurement: Clock: 4 1/4 x 3 1/4 x 2 1/2 in. (10.8 x 8.3 x 6.4 cm.), Case: 5 1/4 x 4 x 3 1/2 in. (13.3 x 10.2 x 8.9 cm.)
ID: 26643
Condition: Overall Good Condition. Wear to case. Surface wear and blemishes present. Clock untested. We do not guarantee the accuracy or running of clocks.
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