Travel clock - T. Maurel - Copper, Enamel - 1850-1900
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A copper octagonal travel clock with an enamel dial by T. Maurel, France, dating from 1850–1900, mechanical movement with a 30‑hour power reserve, no striking, 65 × 65 × 63 mm, 500 g, with winding key, in good used condition and in working order.
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Brass alarm clocks are offered on the market mainly in two shapes, octagonal and miniature, and in three finishes. The octagonal models were available in two sizes: 65 and 85 mm.
The three finishes are: polished brass, nickel-plated brass and nitrocellulose lacquer. These timepieces have a thirty-hour power reserve, which means a power reserve of 24 hours plus 6 hours running time. These clocks are called thirty-hour clocks (alarm clocks, Black Forest clocks or other timepieces with a comparable power reserve).
The alarm clock is an octagonal model in polished brass, manufactured by Timoleon Maurel. The dial is enamelled on copper.
Timoleon Maurel (1819 - 1879) was a civil engineer, inventor and watchmaker and in 1853 established in Paris at Rue du Parc Royal. He founded a brand of alarm clocks bearing his name with an alarm clock system of his own invention. For these clocks he was awarded the gold medal of the Prix Monthyon in 1851.
These clocks were shipped in a round box with a lid. Inside the lid was a bilingual instruction manual. The English version reads:
"Conduct the copper needle in the sense of the arrow on the hour to which you will be awaked. And after mount the two springs. Observation: Dont mount the spring of the alarm clock if you do not will be awaked."
The alarm clock can be picked up in Almere. Shipping is done carefully packed and by registered mail.
Brass alarm clocks are offered on the market mainly in two shapes, octagonal and miniature, and in three finishes. The octagonal models were available in two sizes: 65 and 85 mm.
The three finishes are: polished brass, nickel-plated brass and nitrocellulose lacquer. These timepieces have a thirty-hour power reserve, which means a power reserve of 24 hours plus 6 hours running time. These clocks are called thirty-hour clocks (alarm clocks, Black Forest clocks or other timepieces with a comparable power reserve).
The alarm clock is an octagonal model in polished brass, manufactured by Timoleon Maurel. The dial is enamelled on copper.
Timoleon Maurel (1819 - 1879) was a civil engineer, inventor and watchmaker and in 1853 established in Paris at Rue du Parc Royal. He founded a brand of alarm clocks bearing his name with an alarm clock system of his own invention. For these clocks he was awarded the gold medal of the Prix Monthyon in 1851.
These clocks were shipped in a round box with a lid. Inside the lid was a bilingual instruction manual. The English version reads:
"Conduct the copper needle in the sense of the arrow on the hour to which you will be awaked. And after mount the two springs. Observation: Dont mount the spring of the alarm clock if you do not will be awaked."
The alarm clock can be picked up in Almere. Shipping is done carefully packed and by registered mail.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Manufacturer/brand
T. Maurel
Clock type
Travel clock
Material
Copper, Enamel
Clock mechanism
Mechanical
Power reserve
1 day movement
Striking
Not striking
Maker/designer
T. Maurel
Country of origin
France
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
In working order
Yes
Height
65 mm
Width
65 mm
Depth
63 mm
Estimated period
1850-1900
Weight
500 g
Winding key
Yes
