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Dr John Plowman - Good French Grand Sonnerie repeating carri...

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£500 - £800

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Dr John Plowman - Good French Grand Sonnerie repeating carriage clock with alarm striking on two gongs, the dial signed Leroy & Fils, Palais Royale, 13-15, Paris; 211 Regent Street, London to the centre of the principal dial over an alarm dial, the movement back plate and base stamped no. 1225, the base also fitted with a selection lever for Grand Sonnerie, Petit Sonnerie and Silence, within a gilded brass gorge case, 7" high; also within a red Morocco leather travelling case (requires attention)

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Missing the push repeat button button but does strike the hours and quarters when tested with a pin. The hour hand is slightly off-line and the alarm strikes 3 hours earlier. Hairline to the dial top right corner, the case with typical light surface tarnishing - see images for guidance

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Auction Date: 27th Feb 2025 at 11am

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Thu 27th Feb 2025 11am (Lots 1001 to 2612)

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