Fine French Striking Carriage Clock

19th century

Sold by Quiet Street Antiques of Bath

Description

A very pretty, good quality (and quite early) French CARRIAGE CLOCK in perfect working order. The case is of “gorge” design (the most expensive ‘standard’ case at the time) with bevelled glass panels to the front; back and sides and a large deeply-bevelled glass to the top. The eight-day movement, which retains its original lever platform escapement, strikes the hours and half-hours on a bell, with an additional ‘train’ for the alarm work. The two circular enamel dials are perfect and set within an engraved and gilded mask, whilst the Breguet blued steel “moon” hands are also original. Guaranteed for at least two years. 5ins high (handle down) 3.7ins wide; 3.25 ins deep (12.5 x 9.5 x 8cms).

*** Please note that this good clock is not on view in the shop; for further details telephone 07860 818212 or e-mail in the normal way.

Physical Dimensions

Height

12.5cm (4.92")

Width

9.5cm (3.74")

Depth

8cm (3.15")

Declaration

Quiet Street Antiques of Bath has dated this piece to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1178919

Dealers Internal Reference

5447/k

Dealers Notes

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Description

A very pretty, good quality (and quite early) French CARRIAGE CLOCK in perfect working order.

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The case is of “gorge” design (the most expensive ‘standard’ case at the time) with bevelled glass panels to the front; back and sides and a large deeply-bevelled glass to the top.

Quiet Street Antiques of Bath

The eight-day movement, which retains its original lever platform escapement, strikes the hours and half-hours on a bell, with an additional ‘train’ for the alarm work. The two circular enamel dials are perfect and set within an engraved and gilded mask, whilst the Breguet blued steel “moon” hands are also original. Guaranteed for at least two years. 5ins high (handle down) 3.7ins wide; 3.25 ins deep (12.5 x 9.5 x 8cms).

Please note that this good clock is not on view in the shop; for further details telephone 07860 818212 or e-mail in the normal way.