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A Douchine Serpentine Carriage Clock
Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd
for sale €410     $445
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A Douchine Serpentine Carriage Clock

1900 - 1920
Description

A French carriage clock 'Douchine' serpentine styled case. Concave and convex case mouldings and standing on bun feet. An enamel dial with blued steel hands and black Roman numerals. An 8-day duration mechanism. A lever escapement visible through the oblong top glass. The original travelling box. Circa 1910.

Height 4 1/2" (handle down) / 11 cms Width 3 1/2" / 9 cms Depth 3" / 8 cms

From Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd. you can expect a genuine antique carriage clock that is in full working order and sold with 12 months guarantee. Please phone 01179565281 to order the clock. We can send you a more detailed video by Whatsapp. Worldwide tracked and insured delivery. We are members of The British Watchmakers and Clockmakers Guild.

Physical Dimensions
Height
11cm (4.33")
Width
9cm (3.54")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Declaration

Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd has dated this Serpentine Brass Carriage Clock to the 1910s.

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SA1161582
Description
A French carriage clock 'Douchine' serpentine styled case. Concave and convex case mouldings and standing on bun feet. An enamel dial with blued steel hands and black Roman numerals. An 8-day duration mechanism. A lever escapement visible through the oblong top glass. The original travelling box. Circa 1910.
fig 1. A brass serpentine carriage clock featuring a white enamel dial with Roman numerals, bevelled glass panels, and an arched carrying handle.
fig 1. A Douchine Serpentine Carriage Clock

Height 4 1/2" (handle down) / 11 cms Width 3 1/2" / 9 cms Depth 3" / 8 cms

From Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd.

“
you can expect a genuine antique carriage clock that is in full working order and sold with 12 months guarantee.
Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd

Please phone 01179565281 to order the clock. We can send you a more detailed video by Whatsapp. Worldwide tracked and insured delivery. We are members of The British Watchmakers and Clockmakers Guild.

Height
11cm (4.33")
Width
9cm (3.54")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Date of Manufacture

Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd has dated this Serpentine Brass Carriage Clock to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1161582
Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd
Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2009
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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd Profile Page

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A brass serpentine carriage clock featuring a white enamel dial with Roman numerals, bevelled glass panels, and an arched carrying handle.
A Douchine Serpentine Carriage Clock
Ref: SA1161582
A brass serpentine carriage clock featuring a white enamel dial with Roman numerals, bevelled glass panels, and an arched carrying handle.
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A doucine serpentine carriage clock is a portable nineteenth-century timepiece featuring a distinctive brass case with wave-like, double-curved mouldings along the top and base. Originally developed for travellers, these clocks feature carrying handles and glass side panels to display the internal movement.

Traditional carriage clocks are primarily constructed from heavy cast brass, often gilded or polished, fitted with thick bevelled glass panels. The dial is typically made of white enamel fired over copper, adorned with black Roman numerals and blued steel clock hands.

Authentic period carriage clocks generally exhibit substantial weight due to solid brass construction, thick bevelled glass without modern plastic seals, and a platform escapement visible through the top glass window. Maker marks or serial numbers are frequently stamped into the rear brass movement plate.

Interior designers frequently position carriage clocks as accent pieces on bookshelves, executive desks, or living room mantelpieces. Their warm brass tones and geometric form complement both traditional dark wood interiors and contemporary minimalist schemes.

To preserve the brass finish, dust regularly with a dry, soft microfibre cloth and avoid abrasive polishes that strip protective lacquers. The mechanical movement requires periodic winding with a correct-sized key and professional servicing by a qualified horologist every five to seven years.
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