Mini clock
Description
This little German gem, a so-called Sorguhr, dates from the middle of the 19th century.
Height: 2.5 cm
Case
The extremely small brass case has doors to the sides and a plate covering the back with two spikes, and a hoop attached to the top plate. The whole is almost entirely hidden behind the enamel dial.
Dial
The arched enamel dial has an Arabic chapter ring with five-minute and minute divisions. The time is indicated by a pair of blued-steel hands.
Movement
The weight-driven day-going movement has a going train only. It has anchor escapement and a pendulum with a brass bob, which swings behind the case.
Features
Origin | Zwitserland |
Period | 1860 |
Height | 25 mm |
Width | 19 mm |
Depth | 20 mm |
Reference | 00305 |
Price | on request |
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