Early 20th Century French Alarm Desk Clock Tapageur

Description

Small alarm clock called TAPAGEUR (hooligan).
Inscription at the bottom of the dial: TAPAGEUR and MADE IN FRANCE.
Inscription on … more Small alarm clock called TAPAGEUR (hooligan).
Inscription at the bottom of the dial: TAPAGEUR and MADE IN FRANCE.
Inscription on the case BREVETS & DEPOT.
Stamp on the case: This represents a small passing lion.
Since the time of founder Albert Villon, movement plates and cases have been stamped with a small passing lion. From February 1907, Duverdrey and Bloquel named “Réveils Bayard”, before the “Bayard” trademark was registered in 1928.
Production date: between 1922 and 1928
1-day movement
Good original condition
Height 12 cm/4.7 in
Length 10.2 cm/4.0 in
Depth 5.7 cm/2.2 in
The dial is covered with a thin convex glass with a diameter of 7.5 cm/2.9in
Weight 450 g
Caveats:
The body has some wear and tear
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Important: The age of the piece is determined approximately. Any statements by me as to the authenticity, attribution, description, date, age, provenance, title, or condition of the work constitute my judgment and opinion only.
The product is in working condition, however, it is not sold as a measuring device, but as a unique vintage artifact and interior item

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