Allemagne du Sud

Hexagonal table clock In gilded and finely engraved copper with alarm function. The dial with one hand in blued steel is richly decorated with engraved scrolls, double indication in Roman and Arabic numerals for the reading on 24 hours indication. The case is molded in six bands engraved in the upper part as well as in the lower part. The six side panels are engraved with the allegories of Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter. The other two sides are each engraved with a Solomon's seal (for the bell), held by an angel supported on a cartouche. The underside also entirely engraved with foliage, a large finely pierced rose window (for the bell). It rests on three feet in the shape of exploded grenades. Mechanical movement with key winding, escapement with meeting wheel, primitive balance, several circles to adjust the mechanism of the alarm function, adjustment hand mode 12 or 24 hours, the plate stamped "MH". Height 8.2 cm length 18,4 cm Width 15,9 cm