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Victorian Grand Sonnerie Carriage Clock

19th century
Sold 14 November 2025 · Sturmans Antiques
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A Victorian brass cased Grand Sonnerie striking 8 day French carriage clock with porcelain dial in superb condition c.1885. The polished brass case with oval view window to the top and bevelled edge glass to all four sides, hinged carry handle to the top and apron foot to the base; hinged door to access the moment for winding to the rear. Porcelain dial with Roman numerals, blued steel hands and subsidiary alarm set dial below. 8 day Paris made movement with platform escapement and repeating quarter Grand Sonnerie striking on two gongs. A short video of this clock striking can be viewed on our YouTube channel - www.youtube.com/@sturmansantiques1428

Presented in excellent condition with a satin polish to the case, perfect glass and in full working order. Measures 3.5" wide x 3" deep x 5.25" high or 7" high with handle up.

Postage and packing cost (tracked and insured) for this item is £14.00 for mainland UK. Please contact us for delivery abroad.

Physical Dimensions
Height
18cm (7.09")
Width
9cm (3.54")
Depth
7.5cm (2.95")
Declaration

Sturmans Antiques has dated this Brass Carriage Clock to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1151617
Dealers Internal Reference
Stock number 41648
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Description
A Victorian brass cased Grand Sonnerie striking 8 day French carriage clock with porcelain dial in superb condition c.1885. The polished brass case with oval view window to the top and bevelled edge glass to all four sides, hinged carry handle to the top and apron foot to the base; hinged door to access the moment for winding to the rear. Porcelain dial with Roman numerals, blued steel hands and subsidiary alarm set dial below.
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8 day Paris made movement with platform escapement and repeating quarter Grand Sonnerie striking on two gongs.
Sturmans Antiques

A short video of this clock striking can be viewed on our YouTube channel - www.youtube.com/@sturmansantiques1428

fig 1. An upright rectangular brass carriage clock with bevelled glass panels, a white enamel dial with black Roman numerals, and a hinged handle on top.
fig 1. Victorian Grand Sonnerie Carriage Clock

Presented in excellent condition with a satin polish to the case, perfect glass and in full working order. Measures 3.5" wide x 3" deep x 5.25" high or 7" high with handle up.

Postage and packing cost (tracked and insured) for this item is £14.00 for mainland UK. Please contact us for delivery abroad.

Height
18cm (7.09")
Width
9cm (3.54")
Depth
7.5cm (2.95")
Date of Manufacture

Sturmans Antiques has dated this Brass Carriage Clock to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1151617
Dealers Internal Ref
Stock number 41648
Sturmans Antiques
Sturmans Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2012

Specialists in antique walnut & oak furniture, upholstered chairs, globes, boxes & tantaluses, clocks & barometers, old moorcroft & silver

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Archive I An upright rectangular brass carriage clock with bevelled glass panels, a white enamel dial with black Roman numerals, and a hinged handle on top. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Victorian Grand Sonnerie Carriage Clock

Archive II An upright rectangular brass carriage clock with bevelled glass panels, a white enamel dial with black Roman numerals, and a hinged handle on top. View II
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An upright rectangular brass carriage clock with bevelled glass panels, a white enamel dial with black Roman numerals, and a hinged handle on top.
Victorian Grand Sonnerie Carriage Clock
Ref: SA1151617
An upright rectangular brass carriage clock with bevelled glass panels, a white enamel dial with black Roman numerals, and a hinged handle on top.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectClocks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialBrass, Glass
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsBevelled glass panels, Enamel dial, Roman numerals, Swing handle
  • SizeH 18 cm (7 in) x W 9 cm (4 in) x D 7.5 cm (3 in)

FAQs

A Grand Sonnerie carriage clock is a portable timepiece that chimes both the hours and the quarters automatically, often featuring a repeat mechanism activated by a push-button.

These clocks typically feature a gilded brass or bronze case housing a spring-driven mechanical movement, paired with bevelled glass panels and an enamelled dial.

Authentication involves examining the hand-engraved serial numbers on the brass movement plates, checking for fire-gilding or mercury gilding, and inspecting the hand-painted enamel dials for proper firing cracks.

Position the piece on a desk, mantelpiece, or bookshelf to add a layer of historical contrast and metallic warmth to contemporary minimalist or transitional spaces.

Keep the mechanism away from direct sunlight and moisture, avoid using harsh chemical polishes on the brass case, and have the movement professionally serviced every few years to ensure accurate timekeeping.
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