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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  • Circa - A Latin term meaning 'about', often used in the antique trade to give an approximate date for the piece, usually considered to be five years on either side of the circa year. Thus, circa 1900 means the piece was made about 1900, probably between 1895 and 1905. The expression is sometimes abbreviated to c.1900.
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