A small French gilt brass engraved alarm carriage timepiece, Montecot, circa 1860

2.5-cm annular enamel dial with Roman numerals set in a foliate engraved gilt mask with the alarm subsidiary below, fusee and chain pocket watch movement with verge escapement signed J.F. Archard Geneve No 947, alarm on a bell, gilt brass case adorned throughout with finely foliate engraved scrolls signed on the back Montecot, 15 R.De La Chausseé D'Antin Paris, surmounted with a shaped handle, protruding corners with engraved columns, moulded plinth raised on bun feet