French Exhibition Alarm Skeleton Clock, 1851

A French exhibition alarm skeleton clock with pull cord wind…
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A French exhibition alarm skeleton clock with pull cord wind and brass movement in glass dome, circa 1851. These clocks were produced for the great exhibition of 1851 by Victor-Athanase Pierret who achieved an Honorable Mention for his efforts. 28 cm high

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