278.          $10

Mauthe musical alarm clock, ca. 1920. A 6-inch nickel and brass case with two side glasses and a carrying handle.  The paper dial is very toned with a German eagle above the handshaft and “Made in Germany” at the bottom.  The four hands look proper.  The movement, probably a one-day, winds and sets, and the music box on the bottom winds and plays when the alarm time is reached.  This is a lever-spring movement that will only run briefly, and will need service I think.  The back of the movement bears the Mauthe logo, and a winding key is included.  $10–$50.