A miniature German Black Forest alarm so-called 'Sorg' wall timepiece, circa 1840

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A miniature German Black Forest alarm so-called 'Sorg' wall timepiece, circa 1840
Measurements
Height: 10 cm, Width: 6 cm, Depth: 6 cm
Reference
TOEA100159
Techniques
Chased
Colors
Gold, Beige, Brown, White, Black
Categories
Decorative Arts Clocks Miniature Clocks
Materials
Brass Wood
Periods
19th Century Antique
Description
enamel dial with Roman numerals, Breguet hands and brass alarm disc, chased brass front fret with a eagle, 30-hour weight driven movement with wooden plates, anchor escapement and alarm on a bell, wood case with hinged doors.
This type of small clocks was first made by master clockmaker Sorg in Neustadt and therefore is also called Sorg Uhr.

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