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The Charvet Clock, Lyon

"Built in 1864 by Louis Charvet, "Horloger de la Ville", this astonishing large strike clock with jacquemarts operates five automatons. Every quarter of an hour, Harlequin and Polichinelle, characters from the Commedia dell'Arte, ring four gilt bronze bell, while Gnafron and Guignol, armed with his tavelle, strike the biggest bell. Every hour, the "Trumpet" comes alive to announce the grand bell. A true treasure of Lyon's mechanical and theatrical heritage, this chime bears witness to the traditional and innovative know-how of Maison Charvet in the 19th century. Initially located at 8, rue de la Poulaillerie in Lyon 2e, the Charvet Clock was acquired by the City of Lyon in 2012. After six months of restoration, it was moved to the facade of the Hôtel de Gadagne in early 2021."