French Brass Carriage Clock 19th Century

Name: French Carriage Clock 1890s
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1103538
Price: 695 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectClocks
Period19th century
StyleLate 19th Century French
MaterialBrass, Glass, Enamel
ColourBrass
MotifsTurned columns, Floral frieze, Carrying handle, Enamel dial
SizeH 15 cm (6 in) x W 7 cm (3 in) x D 6 cm (2 in)

This late nineteenth-century French carriage clock belongs to the late nineteenth-century French style and originates from the 1890s. The piece comprises a solid brass case combined with glass panels, a white enamel dial, and spade hands. The bright brass finish is complemented by blue numerals on the dial face, alongside turned corner columns, pierced floral friezes, and a hinged, wavy-profile carrying handle mounted on top. The case stands on four small rounded bun feet and measures 15 cm high, 7 cm wide, and 6 cm deep. In a contemporary home, this clock suits placement on a mantelpiece or shelf within a living room, study, or hallway as a decorative timepiece. The visible restoration includes a fresh internal spring while keeping the original exterior components intact in mint condition.

FAQs

A French carriage clock is a small, spring-driven portable timepiece developed in France during the early nineteenth century for travellers. These clocks typically feature a rectangular brass case with glass side panels, a top carrying handle, and an enamel dial.

Traditional carriage clocks are constructed primarily from solid brass, which may be gilded or lacquered, alongside bevelled glass panels. The dials are made from fired enamel over copper, accompanied by blued steel clock hands.

Authentic 1890s French carriage clocks feature heavy brass cases with precise joinery, bevelled glass plates, and stamped maker marks or serial numbers on the rear movement plate. The dials typically display painted Roman or Arabic numerals on fired white enamel.

Place the carriage clock on a fireplace mantelpiece, bookshelf, or executive desk alongside structured accessories such as leather-bound books or framed prints. The metallic brass tones contrast well against dark or muted backdrop walls.

Keep the clock in a dry environment free from temperature fluctuations to prevent movement condensation and metal oxidisation. Dust the brass case and glass panels gently with a soft microfibre cloth, avoiding abrasive metal polishes on original lacquered surfaces.

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