Highly Impressive French "Giant" Carriage Clock

Name: Highly Impressive French "Giant" Carriage Clock
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA308593
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Quiet Street Antiques of Bath

Description

A superb quality and rare late 19th century French GIANT CARRIAGE CLOCK in full working order.

Contained within its substantial 'Corniche' case with large carrying handle, the huge eight-day movement strikes hours and half-hours on a gong, and retains its original massive platform lever escapement.

Beautifully engineered, the high quality movement can be seen in detail through the bevelled glass side panels, whilst the escapement can be viewed through the upper bevelled glass panel. The Breguet 'moon' hands are original as is the fine enamel dial which features outer Arabic numerals in blue. Measures 10ins (25.4cms) high, handle raised.

Declaration

Quiet Street Antiques of Bath has dated this piece to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA308593

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Description

A superb quality and rare late 19th century French GIANT CARRIAGE CLOCK in full working order.

Contained within its substantial 'Corniche' case with large carrying handle, the huge eight-day movement strikes hours and half-hours on a gong, and retains its original massive platform lever escapement.

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Beautifully engineered, the high quality movement can be seen in detail through the bevelled glass side panels, whilst the escapement can be viewed through the upper bevelled glass panel.

Quiet Street Antiques of Bath

The Breguet 'moon' hands are original as is the fine enamel dial which features outer Arabic numerals in blue. Measures 10ins (25.4cms) high, handle raised.

Date of Manufacture

Quiet Street Antiques of Bath has dated this piece to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA308593

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