BIRON, Paris c1850

 
Description:

A rare and early giant size French carriage clock in a gilt engraved glazed brass case with front opening door. 

The enamel dial with Breguet style hands and separate pointer for alarm, all set within a gilt engraved brass mask. 

The eight day duration front winding movement strikes the hours on a bell set within the base.

Clockmaker: BIRON, Paris
Circa: 1850
Stock Number: 4065
Height: 8 inches (20 cm.)