HiI have for sale a French striking carriage clock made in France around the 1870s;s simply has a stunning brass chased mask housing the dial with Roman numerals striking on a bell.The clock is in the engraved case and dials mask and ultra-rare side and top hand and rear painted panels The CaseThe case is in solid shiny brass part engraved and stands 19cm high x 10cm wide with a depth of 9cm it is in perfect condition with mint thick 3mm beveled sides/front/ and top viewing glass. The case is very shiny and hard to photograph they do not do the clock justice at all.The DialThe dial is in original condition in white porcelain with Roman numerals, the dial is set in a stunning gilded engraved mask which sets this clock apart from others, the clock has very fine original black ornate hands.The MovementThe movement is an eight-day time and strike which strikes the hours via a small sweet bell to the rear, the movement has been serviced and oiled so keeping a great time over the eight days and has the bonus of the original platform escapement.The movement has been fully having been fully serviced and is running very strong.The original box and key are with it.The movement contains Geneva stop work to save over winding only found on the best of the best.Overall a very beautiful quality carriage clock by a top quality French maker that looks stunning on display and contains all of its original features this is quite a rare find these days.I will ship worldwide and pack very carefully.Gary, our in-house Horologist, is always happy to discuss your individual requirements: +44 7903 932602Height is 19cm (7.5inches)
Width is 10cm (3.9inches)
Depth is 9cm (3.5inches)