Subminiature Brass Carriage Clock 1900 - 1920

Name: Subminiature Carriage Clock
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1037891
Price: 1650 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectClocks
Period1900 - 1920
StyleVictorian
MaterialGilt Brass, Glass, Enamel
ColourGold
MotifsFolding handle, Enamel dial, Glazed panels, Stepped base
SizeH 50 cm (20 in) x W 32 cm (13 in) x D 27 cm (11 in)

This Victorian subminiature carriage clock originates from Switzerland around 1900 and exemplifies classic gentleman's library design through its refined aesthetic. Constructed from gilt brass with a warm gold colour, the piece incorporates four bevelled glass panels, a folding top handle with ornate cutouts, and a stepped base. The white enamel dial features black Arabic numerals, while the surrounding dial plate exhibits a silvered finish. The visible hardware includes delicate black clock hands, a small winding arbour, and mounting brackets for the handle atop the flat-topped case. The clock measures 50 cm high, 32 cm wide, and 27 cm deep. In a modern home, this timepiece serves as a functional decorative accessory suitable for an office desk, mantelpiece, or bedside table. Its compact proportions allow it to sit comfortably within a study, library, or living room display cabinet alongside books and small ornaments. The combination of brass metalwork and clear glass provides a traditional focal point that complements both period and contemporary interiors.

FAQs

Developed in the early nineteenth century for travellers, carriage clocks are small, spring-driven portable timepieces designed with a rectangular case, glazed side panels, and a hinged top carrying handle.

Traditional carriage clocks feature solid brass or gilt-bronze cases, bevelled glass panels, and enamel dials set over mechanical brass horological movements.

Authentic nineteenth-century pieces typically feature heavy brass construction, hand-cut gear trains, bevelled glass plates, and maker or serial stamps on the back movement plate.

Place this item atop a stack of design books on a shelf, display it on a fireplace mantelpiece, or position it alongside traditional desk accessories in an office.

Dust the brass case regularly with a soft, dry cloth, avoid harsh chemical polishes that strip original gilding, and have the mechanical movement cleaned and lubricated by a professional horologist every five years.

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Subminiature Carriage Clock