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Quarter Striking British Carriage Clock - Goldsmiths Alliance Ltd .
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Quarter Striking British Carriage Clock - Goldsmiths Alliance Ltd .

19th century
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Description

A fine, rare and substantial British twin chain fusee carriage clock. The dial mask is beautifully engraved, the clock is quarter striking on two gongs and strikes the Hours on one. The rear shows a lockable, shuttered plate, the Base is signed Francis Drury and stamped F.D. in two places. Francis Drury F.D. is listed in the book of Clock & Watchmakers rather unassumingly. We have seen the F.D. stamp on many French and British clock gongs over the years and had not realised the stamp F.D was in fact a patent. Francis Drury who was part of the Drury family of clockmakers and invented the "new bell" essentially a coiled piece of hardened steel. The escapement is unusual and although not a 'detent' escapement, it is very high quality lever with a chronometer style 'staple' balance wheel.

Height is measured with handle down.

Physical Dimensions
Height
210cm (82.68")
Width
150cm (59.06")
Depth
130cm (51.18")
Declaration

Its About Time has dated this Quarter Striking Carriage Clock to the 1860s.

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SA1231582
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Goldsmiths Alliance / Drury
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Description
A fine, rare and substantial British twin chain fusee carriage clock.
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The dial mask is beautifully engraved, the clock is quarter striking on two gongs and strikes the Hours on one.
Its About Time

The rear shows a lockable, shuttered plate, the Base is signed Francis Drury and stamped F.D. in two places. Francis Drury F.D. is listed in the book of Clock & Watchmakers rather unassumingly. We have seen the F.D. stamp on many French and British clock gongs over the years and had not realised the stamp F.D was in fact a patent. Francis Drury who was part of the Drury family of clockmakers and invented the "new bell" essentially a coiled piece of hardened steel. The escapement is unusual and although not a 'detent' escapement, it is very high quality lever with a chronometer style 'staple' balance wheel.

Height is measured with handle down.

Height
210cm (82.68")
Width
150cm (59.06")
Depth
130cm (51.18")
Date of Manufacture

Its About Time has dated this Quarter Striking Carriage Clock to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1231582
Dealers Internal Ref
Goldsmiths Alliance / Drury
Its About Time
Its About Time
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2017

Antique clock and watch shop specialist (featured on salvage hunters the restorers) with select fine furniture.

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A gilded brass carriage clock featuring a hinged carrying handle, clear glass side panels, and an engraved gold dial with a white enamel chapter ring displaying Roman numerals.
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Archive I A gilded brass carriage clock featuring a hinged carrying handle, clear glass side panels, and an engraved gold dial with a white enamel chapter ring displaying Roman numerals.

Quarter Striking British Carriage Clock - Goldsmiths Alliance Ltd .

Archive II A gilded brass carriage clock featuring a hinged carrying handle, clear glass side panels, and an engraved gold dial with a white enamel chapter ring displaying Roman numerals. View II
Archive III A gilded brass carriage clock featuring a hinged carrying handle, clear glass side panels, and an engraved gold dial with a white enamel chapter ring displaying Roman numerals. View III
Archive IV A gilded brass carriage clock featuring a hinged carrying handle, clear glass side panels, and an engraved gold dial with a white enamel chapter ring displaying Roman numerals. View IV
Archive V A gilded brass carriage clock featuring a hinged carrying handle, clear glass side panels, and an engraved gold dial with a white enamel chapter ring displaying Roman numerals. View V
Archive VI A gilded brass carriage clock featuring a hinged carrying handle, clear glass side panels, and an engraved gold dial with a white enamel chapter ring displaying Roman numerals. View VI
Archive VII A gilded brass carriage clock featuring a hinged carrying handle, clear glass side panels, and an engraved gold dial with a white enamel chapter ring displaying Roman numerals. View VII
Archive VIII A gilded brass carriage clock featuring a hinged carrying handle, clear glass side panels, and an engraved gold dial with a white enamel chapter ring displaying Roman numerals. View VIII
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Westcliff-on-Sea
Essex
SS0 9SZ
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A gilded brass carriage clock featuring a hinged carrying handle, clear glass side panels, and an engraved gold dial with a white enamel chapter ring displaying Roman numerals.
Quarter Striking British Carriage clock - Goldsmiths Alliance Ltd .
Ref: SA1231582
A gilded brass carriage clock featuring a hinged carrying handle, clear glass side panels, and an engraved gold dial with a white enamel chapter ring displaying Roman numerals.
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A carriage clock is a small, spring-driven timekeeper designed in the early nineteenth century for travel. Quarter striking variants incorporate a complex mechanical movement that chimes on every quarter-hour as well as sounding the full hour.

These clocks are constructed primarily from cast brass, which is often gilded or polished, alongside bevelled glass panels. Dials typically feature enamel chapter rings or engraved metal faceplates set over intricate mechanical clockworks.

Authentic period pieces display solid brass construction, hand-engraved maker signatures or serial numbers on the backplate or dial, and thick bevelled glass panes. A platform escapement visible through a top inspection window is also characteristic of quality period horology.

A carriage clock serves as a structured focal accent on a fireplace mantelpiece, executive office desk, or library shelf. The metallic brass casing complements dark timber finishes, polished stone, and classic architectural detailing.

Dust the casing regularly with a soft microfibre cloth and avoid chemical metal cleaners that can remove original gilding or lacquer. The mechanical movement requires periodic horological servicing and oiling every five to seven years to maintain function.
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