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French Brass Striking and Repeating Carriage Clock
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for sale €1,141     $1,238
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French Brass Striking and Repeating Carriage Clock

19th century
For Sale by Worboys Antiques
Description

A good quality and sized striking and hour repeating carriage clock, dating to the end of the 19th Century. It has a cornich case, with a shaped top handle and a bevel edge oval platform window. The enamel dial has Breguet style moon hands and Roman numerals. The 8 day lever platform movement strikes the hours and halves on a gong and repeats the hours at will by depressing the top repeater button.

Height

16.5 cm / 6 "

Width

8.5 cm / 3 "

Depth

7.5 cm / 3 "

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Physical Dimensions
Height
16.5cm (6.50")
Width
8.5cm (3.35")
Depth
7.5cm (2.95")
Declaration

Worboys Antiques has dated this Antique French Carriage Clock to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1234724
Dealers Internal Reference
378802
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Description
A good quality and sized striking and hour repeating carriage clock, dating to the end of the 19th Century. It has a cornich case, with a shaped top handle and a bevel edge oval platform window. The enamel dial has Breguet style moon hands and Roman numerals.
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The 8 day lever platform movement strikes the hours and halves on a gong and repeats the hours at will by depressing the top repeater button.
Worboys Antiques
fig 1. A nineteenth-century French polished brass carriage clock featuring bevelled glass side panels, a white enamel dial with Roman numerals, and a hinged top carrying handle.
fig 1. French Brass Striking and Repeating Carriage Clock

Height

16.5 cm / 6 "

Width

8.5 cm / 3 "

Depth

7.5 cm / 3 "

Please note that not all items are on display in our showrooms and may be in our off-site store. If you wish to see specific items please notify us before visiting so that we can ensure the item(s) are available to view.

Height
16.5cm (6.50")
Width
8.5cm (3.35")
Depth
7.5cm (2.95")
Date of Manufacture

Worboys Antiques has dated this Antique French Carriage Clock to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1234724
Dealers Internal Ref
378802
Worboys Antiques
Worboys Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2005

Established since 1978, dealing in and restoring most antiques, specialising in clocks and furniture.

Dealer Profile

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Archive I A nineteenth-century French polished brass carriage clock featuring bevelled glass side panels, a white enamel dial with Roman numerals, and a hinged top carrying handle.

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A nineteenth-century French polished brass carriage clock featuring bevelled glass side panels, a white enamel dial with Roman numerals, and a hinged top carrying handle.
French Brass Striking and Repeating Carriage Clock
Ref: SA1234724
A nineteenth-century French polished brass carriage clock featuring bevelled glass side panels, a white enamel dial with Roman numerals, and a hinged top carrying handle.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectClocks
  • Period19th century
  • Style19th Century French
  • MaterialBrass, Glass, Enamel
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsBevelled glass panels, White enamel dial, Carrying handle, Brass case
  • SizeH 16.5 cm (6 in) x W 8.5 cm (3 in) x D 7.5 cm (3 in)

FAQs

A carriage clock is a compact, spring-driven portable clock developed in France in the early nineteenth century for travel. Repeating mechanisms allow the clock to strike the hour or quarter on demand when a top button is pressed.

These timepieces typically feature solid brass cases, bevelled glass panels, and white enamel dials over copper plates. The internal mechanisms consist of engineered brass plates and steel arbours.

Authentic examples often feature maker stamps or serial numbers on the back plate of the movement. They display heavy gilt-brass casing, hand-cut bevelled glass, and original platform escapements visible through a top glass window.

Position the clock on a wooden mantelpiece, bookshelf, or side table to highlight its horological craftsmanship. Combining polished brass with contemporary matte surfaces creates a balanced contrast between historic details and modern textures.

Dust the exterior using a soft, dry microfibre cloth, avoiding harsh chemicals or abrasive polishes that wear down gilding. Mechanical movements should be professionally serviced and lubricated by a horologist every five to seven years.
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