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A French Carriage Clock
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A French Carriage Clock

1900 - 1920
Description

A French brass cased carriage clock. An enamel dial with blued steel hands and Roman numerals. An oblong bevelled glass top panel showing the escapement.

An 8-day duration timepiece mechanism. Circa 1900.

Height 4 1/2" / 11 cms Width 3 1/2" / 8 cms Depth 2 1/2" / 6 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. Worldwide tracked and insured delivery. Phone 01179565281 to order. We can send you some more photos or a video on Whatsapp. We are members of The British Watchmakers and Clockmakers Guild.

Date of Manufacture

Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd has dated this French Brass Carriage Clock to the 1900s.

Independent Date Check ID 09513995
Dealer's Item Date1900s
Sellingantiques Date1900s
Sellingantiques agingItem 110-140 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1900s:
Obis pattern brass case: simple rounded mouldings favoured in French clockmaking around 1900.
Blued steel hands over white enamel: standard dial work on French timepieces.
Thick plate glass with ground bevels: traditional glazing method before modern float glass.
Movement with visible platform escapement: single-train mechanism for an eight-day timepiece.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

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SA1216285
Description
A French brass cased carriage clock. An enamel dial with blued steel hands and Roman numerals. An oblong bevelled glass top panel showing the escapement.

An 8-day duration timepiece mechanism. Circa 1900.

fig 1. A rectangular brass carriage clock featuring a white enamel dial with Roman numerals, blued steel hands, bevelled glass panels, and a hinged carrying handle on top.
fig 1. A French Carriage Clock

Height 4 1/2" / 11 cms Width 3 1/2" / 8 cms Depth 2 1/2" / 6 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

Worldwide tracked and insured delivery. Phone 01179565281 to order. We can send you some more photos or a video on Whatsapp. We are members of The British Watchmakers and Clockmakers Guild.

Date of Manufacture

Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd has dated this French Brass Carriage Clock to the 1900s.

Independent Date Report ID 09513995
Dealer's Item Date1900s
Sellingantiques dating1900s
Sellingantiques agingItem 110-140 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1900s:
Obis pattern brass case: simple rounded mouldings favoured in French clockmaking around 1900.
Blued steel hands over white enamel: standard dial work on French timepieces.
Thick plate glass with ground bevels: traditional glazing method before modern float glass.
Movement with visible platform escapement: single-train mechanism for an eight-day timepiece.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Reference Numbers
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SA1216285
Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd
Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2009
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Archive I A rectangular brass carriage clock featuring a white enamel dial with Roman numerals, blued steel hands, bevelled glass panels, and a hinged carrying handle on top.

A French Carriage Clock

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Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd

Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd
Telephone 0117 956 5281
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Verified Since Aug 2009
Items For Sale 150
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A rectangular brass carriage clock featuring a white enamel dial with Roman numerals, blued steel hands, bevelled glass panels, and a hinged carrying handle on top.
A French Carriage Clock
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A rectangular brass carriage clock featuring a white enamel dial with Roman numerals, blued steel hands, bevelled glass panels, and a hinged carrying handle on top.
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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectClocks
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleFrench 19th Century
  • MaterialBrass, Glass, Enamel
  • ColourBrass
  • MotifsWhite enamel dial, Roman numerals, Hinged handle, Bevelled glass top

A French carriage clock from the 1900 period follows a French 19th-century design style. The object consists of a brass case with bevelled glass panels, an oblong bevelled glass top panel revealing the escapement, a white enamel dial, Roman numerals, blued steel hands, and a hinged carrying handle at the top. The piece displays a brass colour finish, a rectangular form with moulded borders, and a stepped base. The clock stands 11 cms in height, measures 8 cms in width, and has a depth of 6 cms. Suitable for placement on a mantelpiece in a gentleman's library or study, the timepiece offers a practical and traditional method for telling time in a home setting. The brass construction and glass panels present a clean presentation typical of the period, while the white enamel face with dark markings provides clear legibility. The hinged handle allows for easy portability between rooms as needed.

FAQs

Carriage clocks were first developed in France during the early 19th century, designed specifically for travellers requiring a resilient portable timepiece that utilized a balance wheel escapement rather than a fragile pendulum.

These clocks were typically constructed with polished or gilded cast brass cases, fitted with clear bevelled glass panels and a white enamel dial featuring painted Roman numerals.

Authentic examples usually feature stamped makers marks or serial numbers on the rear movement plate, a visible top escapement window, and hand-loomed or precision-milled gear work.

Place the clock on a mantelpiece, bookshelf, or side console among contemporary ceramics and artwork to add historical texture and structured metalwork to a modern room.

Dust the exterior gently with a microfibre cloth, avoid applying harsh chemical metal polishes that can strip original protective lacquer, and have the mechanical movement serviced every five years by a professional horologist.
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