Bright spark’s invention at Paris auction

Among several unusual clocks included in the 328-lot dedicated auction to be held in Paris on June 26 by Chayette et Cheval is this 3¾ x 2¾in (9.5 x 7cm) reveil briquet (lighter alarm clock).

It features a mechanism which automatically lights a candle at a time pre-selected by depressing a…

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