Henry Capt Carriage Clock

A good early carriage clock by Henry Capt of Geneve who was working circa 1840. This is a superb example with the original, early lever platform. The clock is engraved on the back plate with the name in script along the base. The large top bevelled glass below the very ornate handle shows the escapement. A fine 8 Day movement – bell striking. The case is ‘one piece’ design with superb hand engraving and gilding of good colour, all bevelled White glass polished inside and out. The dial showing Roman numerals and the makers name below the six with the original ‘Trefoil’ hands. Please view the large images by clicking through the photos. 12 month RTB Guarantee.