Miniature Grande-Sonnerie Carriage Clock by Lepaute

Description: A rare early 19th century inlaid satin wood grande-sonnerie carriage clock with a jeweled ‘Cylindre en Pierre’ escapement and alarm by the eminent firm of Lepaute.
Case: The well-proportioned inlaid satinwood case has mahogany moldings, is lined on the interior and bottom with thick ebonized veneer, has fabric in the bottom for the bells and has ormolu mounts that include a glazed bezel, a decorative swing handle with lions, square-cut feet and three adjustment slides.
Dial: The white porcelain dial has bold black Roman numerals for the hours and steel-cut alarm and time hands.