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Ultra Rare Double Sided Carriage Clock Fully Restored 1890s
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Ultra Rare Double Sided Carriage Clock Fully Restored 1890s

19th century
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Description

A very rare antique French carriage clock which features a dial at the front and at the back of the case, with the winding and setting of the hands done underneath the case, presumably would have been used on a partner's desk! Offered in working order and okay condition with winding key.

I have not seen another clock like this before, and have not found anything online similar. It looks like any other carriage clock from the front or the back. One of the dials is marked Brevete S.G.D.G., which is a French marking used from 1844-1968, indicating the item in question was patented but that the French government offered no guarantee or validity for the invention. The other dial is signed by Mappin & Webb LTD, I guess the retailer. In my opinion, this clock dates from the turn of the nineteenth century.

The clock appears to be fitted with its original lever platform escapement, and it is running strongly, having been fully restored. The hands are set from under the case, whence the clock is also wound, and there is a lever for adjusting the timekeeping.

On the top of the case is an old engraving, but too old and fine for me to make out, but all adds to the mystery.

Weighs 1.1kg before wrapping. Stands 5.75" (14.5cm) high, 3" (8cm) wide and 3" (7.5cm) deep.

Physical Dimensions
Height
14.5cm (5.71")
Width
8cm (3.15")
Depth
7.5cm (2.95")
Declaration

Arundel Clocks has dated this Victorian Brass Carriage Clock to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1181524
Dealers Internal Reference
CB 25/11 4
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Gary, our in-house Horologist, is always happy to discuss your individual requirements: +44 7903 932602

Description
A very rare antique French carriage clock which features a dial at the front and at the back of the case, with the winding and setting of the hands done underneath the case, presumably would have been used on a partner's desk! Offered in working order and okay condition with winding key.

I have not seen another clock like this before, and have not found anything online similar. It looks like any other carriage clock from the front or the back. One of the dials is marked Brevete S.G.D.G.

, which is a French marking used from 1844-1968, indicating the item in question was patented but that the French government offered no guarantee or validity for the invention.
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The other dial is signed by Mappin & Webb LTD, I guess the retailer. In my opinion, this clock dates from the turn of the nineteenth century.

fig 1. A rectangular Victorian brass carriage clock featuring a top carrying handle, glass side panels, and a white dial with black Roman numerals signed Mappin & Webb Ltd.
fig 1. Ultra Rare Double Sided Carriage Clock Fully Restored 1890s

The clock appears to be fitted with its original lever platform escapement, and it is running strongly, having been fully restored. The hands are set from under the case, whence the clock is also wound, and there is a lever for adjusting the timekeeping.

fig 2. A rectangular Victorian brass carriage clock featuring a top carrying handle, glass side panels, and a white dial with black Roman numerals signed Mappin & Webb Ltd.
fig 2. Ultra Rare Double Sided Carriage Clock Fully Restored 1890s

On the top of the case is an old engraving, but too old and fine for me to make out, but all adds to the mystery.

Weighs 1.1kg before wrapping. Stands 5.75" (14.5cm) high, 3" (8cm) wide and 3" (7.5cm) deep.

Height
14.5cm (5.71")
Width
8cm (3.15")
Depth
7.5cm (2.95")
Date of Manufacture

Arundel Clocks has dated this Victorian Brass Carriage Clock to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1181524
Dealers Internal Ref
CB 25/11 4
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Archive I A rectangular Victorian brass carriage clock featuring a top carrying handle, glass side panels, and a white dial with black Roman numerals signed Mappin & Webb Ltd.

Ultra Rare Double Sided Carriage Clock Fully Restored 1890s

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A rectangular Victorian brass carriage clock featuring a top carrying handle, glass side panels, and a white dial with black Roman numerals signed Mappin & Webb Ltd.
Ultra Rare Double Sided Carriage Clock Fully Restored 1890s
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A rectangular Victorian brass carriage clock featuring a top carrying handle, glass side panels, and a white dial with black Roman numerals signed Mappin & Webb Ltd.
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Carriage clocks were first developed in France in the early nineteenth century by Abraham-Louis Breguet as portable timepieces designed for travel. They featured robust spring-driven movements and balance wheels rather than pendulums, allowing them to keep accurate time during transport.

Traditional late nineteenth-century carriage clocks feature solid brass cases, bevelled glass viewing panels, steel spring movements, and white enamel dials detailing Roman or Arabic numerals.

Authentic period carriage clocks display maker marks on the dial or internal movement plates, hand-cut gear trains, heavy gilded or lacquered brass casing, and accurate historical escapement mechanisms.

Place the timepiece centrally on a fireplace mantelpiece, position it within a curated bookshelf display, or integrate it on an executive office desk paired with classic leather-bound volumes.

Keep the timepiece in a dry room away from excess humidity. Wipe the glass panels with a dry microfibre cloth, avoid harsh chemical polishes on original lacquered brass, and ensure the movement is professionally serviced by a qualified horologist every five to seven years.
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