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Late 19th Century Miniature Oval Carriage Clock & Case

Name: Late 19th Century Miniature Oval Carriage Clock & Case
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1045558
Price: 625 GBP
Availability: InStock

19th century

For Sale by Worboys Antiques

Description

Late 19th century miniature brass cased oval carriage clock having a bevelled edge top viewing glass and front door with convex back and sides .The white enamel dial with Roman numerals and is signed by the original retailer Ashbourne & Sons Darlington , it has an eight day timepiece movement , complete with the original moroccan leather case with velvet lining.

Height

9.5 cm / 3 3/4"

Width

7 cm / 3"

Depth

5 cm / 2 "

The case is in good condition, the movement has been fully serviced and is guaranteed for 12 months. Comes complete with a winding key .

Please note that not all items are on display in our showrooms and may be in our off-site store. If you wish to see specific items please notify us before visiting so that we can ensure the item(s) are available to view.

Date of Manufacture

Worboys Antiques has dated this Miniature Oval Carriage Clock to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Guide ID 08318906

Dealer's Item Date19th Century

Sellingantiques Date19th Century

Sellingantiques agingItem 120-150 years old

ResultsDates match

Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 19TH CENTURY:

Curved bevelled glass panels: skilled lapidary work from the late Victorian period.

Fitted morocco leather case with handling wear: travel protection of the era.

Regulator plate marked S and F: made for the British retail trade.

Traditional blued steel click and spring: mechanical movement detailing.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions

Height

9.5cm (3.74")

Width

7cm (2.76")

Depth

5cm (1.97")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1045558

Dealers Internal Reference

377631

Dealers Notes

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Description

fig 1. A late 19th-century miniature oval brass carriage clock with a white enamel dial alongside its original fitted leather travel case. — fig 1. Late 19th Century Miniature Oval Carriage Clock & Case

Height

9.5 cm / 3 3/4"

Width

7 cm / 3"

Depth

5 cm / 2 "

The case is in good condition, the movement has been fully serviced and is guaranteed for 12 months. Comes complete with a winding key .

Please note that not all items are on display in our showrooms and may be in our off-site store.

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If you wish to see specific items please notify us before visiting so that we can ensure the item(s) are available to view.

Worboys Antiques

Date of Manufacture

Worboys Antiques has dated this Miniature Oval Carriage Clock to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Report ID 08318906

Dealer's Item Date19th Century

Sellingantiques dating19th Century

Sellingantiques agingItem 120-150 years old

ResultsDates match

Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 19th Century:

Curved bevelled glass panels: skilled lapidary work from the late Victorian period.

Fitted morocco leather case with handling wear: travel protection of the era.

Regulator plate marked S and F: made for the British retail trade.

Traditional blued steel click and spring: mechanical movement detailing.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions

Height

9.5cm (3.74")

Width

7cm (2.76")

Depth

5cm (1.97")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1045558

Dealers Internal Ref

377631

About the Dealer

Worboys Antiques

Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2005

Established since 1978, dealing in and restoring most antiques, specialising in clocks and furniture.

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Carriage clocks were developed in the early 19th century in France as portable mechanical timepieces designed for travel. Oval-cased miniature models emerged in the late 19th century, featuring curved glass panels set in brass frames to showcase the internal escapement mechanism while remaining easily transportable.

Authentic 19th-century carriage clocks typically feature gilt-brass or polished brass cases with bevelled glass viewing panels. The dial is usually made from white enamel with painted Roman numerals, housing a spring-driven mechanical movement, often stored in a velvet-lined leather outer case for protection during transport.

Authentic pieces display heavy brass construction, bevelled glass panels without modern molding seams, and a hand-painted white enamel dial. Look for a top glass aperture displaying the platform escapement, original winding key fittings on the rear plate, and accompanying custom-fitted leather travel cases.

A miniature carriage clock serves as a sophisticated accent piece on an executive desk, bedside table, mantelpiece, or styled within a bookshelf vignette. Pairing the warm brass tones and leather outer case with dark wood surfaces, leather-bound books, or modern minimalist decor creates an intriguing tactile contrast.

Keep the mechanical clock away from extreme temperatures, high humidity, and direct sunlight to prevent lacquer breakdown and brass oxidisation. Dust the glass panels gently with a soft microfibre cloth, avoid applying harsh metal polishes, and have the mechanical movement serviced by a professional horologist every three to five years.

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