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French Carriage Clock, with an 8-Day Movement.
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French Carriage Clock, with an 8-Day Movement.

1940 - 1960
For Sale by Jane Short Antiques (Reserved for a buyer)
Description

French carriage clock, with an 8-day movement.

The barrel spring housing and wheel chain are visible through the side panels and the jewelled lever platform escapement is visible under the top oval bevelled glass. The rear door allows access to the spring winding and hand adjustment arbours, as well as to the index lever for fine clock speed regulation.

The gilded brass case, the enamel clock face with Roman numerals and all 4 bevelled side glasses, including the door, are in very good condition, There is some slight, barely visible, nibbling to the edge of the top glass above the escapement, otherwise no chips or cracks to the glasses.

The clock mechanism has been thoroughly cleaned and lightly oiled.

A very attractive timepiece with a soft, light tick and which keeps good time.

Circa 1950

We can deliver free of charge in UK mainland . Payment by bank transfer, PayPal or card via telephone

Physical Dimensions
Height
11cm (4.33")
Width
9.2cm (3.62")
Depth
6.7cm (2.64")
Declaration

Jane Short Antiques has dated this French Brass Carriage Clock to the 1950s.

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SA1015829
Description
French carriage clock, with an 8-day movement.
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The barrel spring housing and wheel chain are visible through the side panels and the jewelled lever platform escapement is visible under the top oval bevelled glass.
Jane Short Antiques

The rear door allows access to the spring winding and hand adjustment arbours, as well as to the index lever for fine clock speed regulation.

fig 1. A rectangular brass French carriage clock featuring a white enamel dial with Roman numerals, black hands, bevelled glass sides, and a hinged carrying handle on top.
fig 1. French Carriage Clock, with an 8-Day Movement.

The gilded brass case, the enamel clock face with Roman numerals and all 4 bevelled side glasses, including the door, are in very good condition, There is some slight, barely visible, nibbling to the edge of the top glass above the escapement, otherwise no chips or cracks to the glasses.

fig 2. A rectangular brass French carriage clock featuring a white enamel dial with Roman numerals, black hands, bevelled glass sides, and a hinged carrying handle on top.
fig 2. French Carriage Clock, with an 8-Day Movement.

The clock mechanism has been thoroughly cleaned and lightly oiled.

A very attractive timepiece with a soft, light tick and which keeps good time.

Circa 1950

We can deliver free of charge in UK mainland . Payment by bank transfer, PayPal or card via telephone

Height
11cm (4.33")
Width
9.2cm (3.62")
Depth
6.7cm (2.64")
Date of Manufacture

Jane Short Antiques has dated this French Brass Carriage Clock to the 1950s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1015829
Jane Short Antiques
Jane Short Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2020

30 years of expertise in 17th- to early 20th-century furniture and fine art

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French carriage clock, with an 8-day movement.

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A rectangular brass French carriage clock featuring a white enamel dial with Roman numerals, black hands, bevelled glass sides, and a hinged carrying handle on top.
French carriage clock, with an 8-day movement.
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A rectangular brass French carriage clock featuring a white enamel dial with Roman numerals, black hands, bevelled glass sides, and a hinged carrying handle on top.
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Carriage clocks, or pendules de voyage, were developed in France during the early nineteenth century, famously associated with Abraham-Louis Breguet. Designed for travellers, these portable timepieces featured sturdy brass cases, spring-driven movements, and balance wheels resistant to motion during carriage journeys.

Traditional carriage clocks are constructed with heavy gilded brass or bronze cases, thick glass panelsoften with bevelled edgesand white enamel dials over copper plates. The mechanical inner workings consist of brass plates, steel arbors, and precise wheel trains.

Authentic period examples feature mechanical escapements visible through top glass panels, original winding arbors, and finely painted Roman numerals on enamel dials. French maker marks, serial numbers, or Paris stamps are frequently found etched into the back plate of the movement.

Place the clock on a timber mantelpiece, a dark wood bookcase, or an executive office desk to serve as a refined focal point. Pairing polished brass horological items with contemporary artwork or structured ceramics creates a balanced visual contrast.

Wind the movement using the correct size key at regular intervals without over-tightening the mainspring. Keep the glass and brass case free from moisture, wiping gently with a dry lint-free cloth, and arrange for professional horological servicing every five to seven years.
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