French one handed hour striking coach clock with alarm Circa 1670

One handed coach clock by Daniel Bourgaud
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A small French silver and leather pair cased one handed hour striking coach clock of museum quality with alarm, circa 1670. Full plate movement, chain and fusee, two barrels for alarm and striking train, two hammers, verge escapement, two arm iron balance without spring, florally engraved and pierced balance cock. Gilt dial with Roman hours, a central, engraved, rotating alarm disc with Arabic numerals. The outer case is leather covered, decorated with studs, the silver inner case is finely florally hand engraved and pierced, rear bell.
Movement signed.
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Diameter: 80 mm
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Weight: 541 g
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Signed: Daniel Bourgaud à Annonay
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The exceptional artistic style of this small carriage clock in more or less original condition is breathtaking. The perfectly preserved engraving on the alarm disc and in particular on the side of the case is of supreme quality. The balance cock is also a highlight of period art and design, it is not embellished with just a floral motif but has the shape of an individual, true to life flower head. 
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Hugues Bourgaud (1598-1664) was a watchmaker in Annonay between 1635 and 1658. His son Daniel Bourgaud was born in 1641. He was still living in 1684, but the date of his death is not known.