Swiss Miniature Striking Carriage Clock W/Push Repeat Fr. Black Starr & Frost Ny

Description

This miniature Swiss carriage clock features a gilded brass pillared case with rectangular top and folding handle over push repeat … more This miniature Swiss carriage clock features a gilded brass pillared case with rectangular top and folding handle over push repeat button, above four solid sides held by fluted columns with ionic capitals and
hinged rear door. The whole is on a plain plinth base with
block feet.
The dial is circular white enamel with black Arabic numerals.
ornate gilded brass hands and blued steel alarm
hand, and is covered by a circular glass with scalloped edge.
The movement is a eight day spring driven striking movement with
push repeat and alarm, with platform lever escapement.
The dial is stamped: ALARM with directional arrow.
Back of door stamped: ALARM with directional arrows.
The base is stamped BLACK, STARR & FROST N. Y. This jewelry store was founded in 1810, and was America's the first jeweler and the first retailer on Fifth Avenue. Black, Starr & Frost helped to create the American luxury industry. less