Fowey River Antiques has dated this piece to the 1860s.
It has a stunning 18ct gold plated case with a shaped fold down handle which is in mint condition having just undergone full restoration and replating. This is NOT a polished and lacquered brass case and being 18ct gold plated it will not tarnish or deteriorate, only a light dusting with a cloth is required.
It textured silver mask dial is quite stunning and compliments the gold plating beautifully. Quite amazingly it retains its original bevel edged curved glass which has no chips or cracks.
The movement is of an exceptional high quality made by B&G France and has its original platform escapement and key, it runs for a full 8 days and keeps excellent time. It strikes on the hours and half hours on a tuned coiled gong and has a repeater button which strikes the previous hour.
The movement is in excellent clean and running condition having just undergone a complete and comprehensive overhaul by Alan Williams who is a Fellow of the British Horological Institute so you can be assured that this clock will give trouble free service for many many years before requiring any further attention.
A beautiful high quality and rather rare large Victorian striking and repeating carriage clock in wonderful condition which will give great pleasure for many years to come indeed this is the best carriage clock we have seen.
This clock has obviously been highly prized as the service marks are dated on the base - 1866 1916 1891 1918 plus lots of undated service marks. It has been extremely well looked after over the last 160 years and is a credit to its previous owners, it is rare to find such a clock in this superb condition.
The clock movement comes with a full 12 month warranty.
Dimensions of clock: Height with the handle up is 7.5 " width 5 " depth 3.5 ".
Delivery for this item to mainland England and Wales is free.
For more information please visit our website
www.foweyriver.com
or telephone Andrew and Lynn Wilson of Fowey River Antiques, Clocks and Watches on 01726 813155 9am - 9pm 7 days a week including Bank Holidays
email us direct foweyshop@btconnect.com
Fowey River Antiques has dated this piece to the 1860s.
We are traditional watchmakers who specialise in the restoration of premium vintage watches.
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Exceptional Large Victorian French 18ct Gold Plated Alarm Repeating Carriage Clock C1860
