Fine and scarce French grande sonnerie calendar carriage clock striking on two
bells, circa 1860. Gilt brass gorge case with holes in the base to allow the sound out.
Engraved masked dial signed Rodanet, the retailer. Subsidiary dials for day, date, and alarm.
The movement with fine original silvered 11 jewel lever platform. Striking on a nest of two
bells (one nicely replaced) on the back plate. Lever in the base to select full strike, half strike, or silent.
In original lleather traveling case, missing strap. A very handsome and complicated
timepiece in lovely condition.
#5028
Condition:
$9,750
Case
Excellent
Height 6 inches excluding handle.
Dial
Excellent
Circa 1860
Movement
Excellent
NOTE: The small circles or blemishes in some of our photos are reflections of the camera lens.
