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Carriage Clock Eight Day Striking Circa 1890
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Carriage Clock Eight Day Striking Circa 1890

19th century
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A good medium size carriage Clock. The French movement of 8 day duration striking the full hours and half hours on a blued steel gong giving a lovely mellow chime. This beautiful little piece is in excellent condition having recently had an overhaul and comes in full working order. For other Clocks and decorative items press the VIEW STOCK button at the bottom of this page alternatively for a more extensive inventory our website www.frankcraigantiques.com

Physical Dimensions
Height
12.5cm (4.92")
Width
87.5cm (34.45")
Declaration

Frank Craig Antiques has dated this Antique Brass Carriage Clock to the Victorian era.

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SA1184884
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1576
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Description
A good medium size carriage Clock.
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The French movement of 8 day duration striking the full hours and half hours on a blued steel gong giving a lovely mellow chime.
Frank Craig Antiques

This beautiful little piece is in excellent condition having recently had an overhaul and comes in full working order. For other Clocks and decorative items press the VIEW STOCK button at the bottom of this page alternatively for a more extensive inventory our website www.frankcraigantiques.com

Height
12.5cm (4.92")
Width
87.5cm (34.45")
Date of Manufacture

Frank Craig Antiques has dated this Antique Brass Carriage Clock to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1184884
Dealers Internal Ref
1576
Frank Craig Antiques
Frank Craig Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2018

Decorative antiques and works of art. Silver jewellery paintings clocks & curios . We can deliver worldwide.

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A rectangular brass carriage clock featuring glass side panels, a white enamel dial with black Roman numerals, and a top carrying handle.
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Carriage Clock Eight Day Striking Circa 1890

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A rectangular brass carriage clock featuring glass side panels, a white enamel dial with black Roman numerals, and a top carrying handle.
Carriage Clock eight day striking Circa 1890
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A rectangular brass carriage clock featuring glass side panels, a white enamel dial with black Roman numerals, and a top carrying handle.
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  • ObjectClocks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialBrass, Glass, Enamel
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsCorniche case, White enamel dial, Roman numerals, Hinged carrying handle
  • SizeH 12.5 cm (5 in) x W 87.5 cm (34 in)

This Victorian carriage clock exemplifies the refinement of late nineteenth-century horology, housed within a polished gold-coloured brass corniche case featuring glass side panels that reveal the intricate mechanical movement inside. The rectangular white enamel dial displays classic black Roman numerals alongside slender hands, protected by a fitted glass front and mounted above stepped base mouldings. A sturdy hinged carrying handle sits atop the stepped top plate, while visible internal components include brass cogs and springs. Measuring 12.5 cm high and 87.5 cm wide, the piece operates on a French eight-day movement designed to strike the hours and half hours. Placed upon a mantelpiece, sideboard, or desk in a gentleman's library or study, this traditional timepiece adds functional elegance and historical charm to domestic interiors.

FAQs

A carriage clock is a small, spring-driven portable clock developed in the early nineteenth century for travel. It features a rectangular brass case with glass side panels, a top carrying handle, and a balance wheel escapement that keeps time despite movement.

Late Victorian and late nineteenth-century carriage clocks are predominantly constructed from solid brass or gilt brass cases with bevelled glass panels. The dial is typically made of white enamel with painted Roman numerals, while the internal gear mechanisms are fashioned from brass and steel.

Authentic pieces from the 1890s feature heavy cast or stamped brass cases, white enamel dials free from modern printing, and mechanical movements stamped with maker marks or serial numbers on the back plate. They rely on key-wound mechanisms and balance wheel escapements rather than quartz or battery components.

A brass carriage clock can be positioned on a fireplace mantelpiece, bookshelf, or executive desk alongside structured accessories. The classic metallic tone creates visual contrast against dark timber surfaces or contemporary neutral walls.

To preserve the clock, dust the glass panels and brass exterior gently with a microfibre cloth and avoid harsh chemical cleaners that remove historic patina. Mechanical movements require periodic servicing by a horologist every five to seven years to maintain correct lubrication and operation.
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