0
32,790  PAGES BROWSED TODAY PAGES TODAY • 159  ANTIQUES UPLOADED TODAY NEW ARRIVALS
Sorted by
Per page
DEALER LOGIN
Selling Antiques Logo
0
Saved
Home
Return
Dealer Login
500+ Shops
Dealers
Newly Added
0
Saved
Sort Order
Latest
Price Low
Price High
sellingantiques.co.uk
ID #SA1199972
FOR SALE
£2,050
Email
Save
French Five Minute Repeater Carriage Clock 1880
Arundel Clocks
for sale €2,399     $2,604
£2,050
Arundel Clocks

Arundel Clocks

Sellingantiques Verified Since Apr 2021
View Dealers Stock Page
  • About Us
    Seller of rare and exquisite antique clocks and timepieces for people of discernment.
Relevant Links
Id #SA1199972
PDF SHARE
SAVE

French Five Minute Repeater Carriage Clock 1880

19th century
For Sale by Arundel Clocks
Description

Hi

I have for sale a 1880s French striking and repeating five minute repeating carriage clock made in France.

The Case

The case is in solid shiny gilded brass and stands 18cm high x 9cm wide with a depth of 8cm it is in original condition with a thick 5mm bevelled front/back door and top viewing glass again all in mint condition.

The case is very shiny and hard to photograph they do not do the clock justice at all.

At the of the case is a button for repeat and one on the back for 5 minute repeating.

The Dial

The dial is in mint original condition in white porcelain with Roman numerals; the clock also retains its original very fine gilt spade hands.

At the bottom is another blue dial for the alarm again in mint condition.

The Movement

The movement is an eight-day time and strike which strikes the hours, quarters and halves, also has the repeater button on top to repeat the last hour strike, and one on the back for five minute repeating, the movement has been fully restored, and running and striking 100% correctly.

The clock also contains Genre stop work to stop over winding a top-quality feature only found on top-end clocks.

The photos do not do justice to this lovely old clock.

I will Ship Worldwide.

Physical Dimensions
Height
18cm (7.09")
Width
9cm (3.54")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Declaration

Arundel Clocks has dated this Antique French Carriage Clock to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1199972
Dealers Internal Reference
5 Miniute CC
Dealers Notes

Gary, our in-house Horologist, is always happy to discuss your individual requirements: +44 7903 932602

Description
Hi

I have for sale a 1880s French striking and repeating five minute repeating carriage clock made in France.

The Case

The case is in solid shiny gilded brass and stands 18cm high x 9cm wide with a depth of 8cm it is in original condition with a thick 5mm bevelled front/back door and top viewing glass again all in mint condition.

fig 1. A late 19th-century French brass carriage clock featuring rectangular glass side panels, a top carrying handle, a white enamel dial with Roman numerals, and a repeater push-button.
fig 1. French Five Minute Repeater Carriage Clock 1880

The case is very shiny and hard to photograph they do not do the clock justice at all.

At the of the case is a button for repeat and one on the back for 5 minute repeating.

The Dial

“
The dial is in mint original condition in white porcelain with Roman numerals; the clock also retains its original very fine gilt spade hands.
Arundel Clocks
fig 2. A late 19th-century French brass carriage clock featuring rectangular glass side panels, a top carrying handle, a white enamel dial with Roman numerals, and a repeater push-button.
fig 2. French Five Minute Repeater Carriage Clock 1880

At the bottom is another blue dial for the alarm again in mint condition.

The Movement

The movement is an eight-day time and strike which strikes the hours, quarters and halves, also has the repeater button on top to repeat the last hour strike, and one on the back for five minute repeating, the movement has been fully restored, and running and striking 100% correctly.

The clock also contains Genre stop work to stop over winding a top-quality feature only found on top-end clocks.

The photos do not do justice to this lovely old clock.

I will Ship Worldwide.

Height
18cm (7.09")
Width
9cm (3.54")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Date of Manufacture

Arundel Clocks has dated this Antique French Carriage Clock to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1199972
Dealers Internal Ref
5 Miniute CC
Arundel Clocks
Arundel Clocks
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2021

Seller of rare and exquisite antique clocks and timepieces for people of discernment.

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Arundel Clocks Profile Page

Relevant Links
PDF SHARE
SAVE
A late 19th-century French brass carriage clock featuring rectangular glass side panels, a top carrying handle, a white enamel dial with Roman numerals, and a repeater push-button.
1 / 5
Archive I A late 19th-century French brass carriage clock featuring rectangular glass side panels, a top carrying handle, a white enamel dial with Roman numerals, and a repeater push-button.

French Five Minute Repeater Carriage Clock 1880

Archive II A late 19th-century French brass carriage clock featuring rectangular glass side panels, a top carrying handle, a white enamel dial with Roman numerals, and a repeater push-button. View II
Archive III A late 19th-century French brass carriage clock featuring rectangular glass side panels, a top carrying handle, a white enamel dial with Roman numerals, and a repeater push-button. View III
Archive IV A late 19th-century French brass carriage clock featuring rectangular glass side panels, a top carrying handle, a white enamel dial with Roman numerals, and a repeater push-button. View IV
Archive V A late 19th-century French brass carriage clock featuring rectangular glass side panels, a top carrying handle, a white enamel dial with Roman numerals, and a repeater push-button. View V
FURTHER BROWSING

Visitors also looked at these ⇣

Enlarged Archival View
Arundel Clocks

Arundel Clocks
Telephone 07903 932602
Location
Bognor Regis
West Sussex
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/arundelclocks
Verified Since Apr 2021
Items For Sale 97
Items Sold 88
Arundel Clocks
Arundel Clocks
Verified Since Apr 2021
View Dealer Info
Location: Bognor Regis, West Sussex, United Kingdom
Profile: sellingantiques.co.uk/arundelclocks
Verified
Apr 2021
For Sale
97
Sold
88
A late 19th-century French brass carriage clock featuring rectangular glass side panels, a top carrying handle, a white enamel dial with Roman numerals, and a repeater push-button.
French Five Minute Repeater Carriage Clock 1880
Ref: SA1199972
A late 19th-century French brass carriage clock featuring rectangular glass side panels, a top carrying handle, a white enamel dial with Roman numerals, and a repeater push-button.
Detail View 1
Detail View 2
Detail View 3
Detail View 4
Archival Detail

Strictly Vetted Dealers

Every single antique dealer on our platform is individually approved by our internal team. We verify their professional trade history, ethical standards, and photographic quality to ensure a secure, high-standard buying environment. Upon joining, every dealer agrees to a strict 9-point code of conduct. While issues can occasionally arise, our dealers typically resolve them swiftly and directly with the buyer. In fact, since our founding in 2002, Sellingantiques has only had to step in to help resolve an issue on roughly five occasions—a true testament to the quality of our dealers and their dedication to your happiness.

Secure Transit

Our dealers are highly experienced in packing and shipping fragile, high-value antiques. Because you are in direct contact with the dealer, you will be able to easily go through all available shipping and insurance options together to ensure your item arrives safely.

The Sustainable Choice

Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.

FAQs

A French repeater carriage clock is a 19th-century portable timepiece featuring a chiming mechanism activated by a push-button. Designed originally for travel, these clocks sound the hours or fraction of hours on demand using an internal gong or bell.

Traditional 19th-century carriage clocks were built with brass cases, often gilded or polished, fitted with bevelled glass side panels. The dials were typically fired white enamel with hand-painted Roman numerals and blued steel hands.

Authentic French carriage clocks from this era feature stamped maker marks or serial numbers on the back movement plate, heavy brass construction, and glass panels. A repeater function will feature a distinct mechanical push-button located on the top of the case.

Carriage clocks function as decorative accents on wooden mantelpieces, office desks, or open bookshelves. Pairing brass horological pieces with neutral backdrops, framed artwork, or marble surfaces balances classic craftsmanship with contemporary decor.

Keep the clock in a dry environment to avoid tarnish and handle the brass casing with clean cotton gloves to prevent oil transfer. Movement mechanisms require periodic professional servicing, oiling, and winding with a double-ended key.
items
Add keywords to the filter
Price
£100
£250000
Era
Movements
Material
Origin
Stock Location
Freshness
Online Payments
Categories