JEAN EUGENE ROBERT HOUDIN KNOWN AS "ROBERT-HOUDIN BRIQUET CLOCK INVENTION PATENTED IN 1837 Small miniature clock triggered by a match at a precise time, Brazilian market. Case: rectangular in gilded brass, chased on the sides and on the opening flap to the right of the dial containing the ignition system, smooth reverse. Dial: Silvered, circular dial in the centre, hollowed out, blued steel "apple" hands, Roman numeral hour markers painted on the outside, inscribed "brevet d'invention" at the top and "Rio de Janeiro" in the dial at 6 o'clock, alarm setting at the bottom. Movement: mechanical, key winding. Numbered 26. Dim. 9,5 x 7,5 x 3 cm. With key. Condition report on request Condition report on request