French Oval Strike, Repeat and Alarm Carriage Clock (France, 1860)

19th century

Sold by Worboys Antiques

Description

A substantial French carriage clock dating to the mid 19th Century. It has a wavy shaped handle and a heavy caste brass casing with a thick bevel edge glass top window. The top has a repeater button to sound the last hour (this was used to tell the time in the dark). The white enamel dial has Roman numerals with five minute numerals and a subsidiary arm dial. The 8 day movement that strikes the hours and halves on a gong and has a lever platform.

Current Condition

The case has been polished and lacquered so that it will not tarnish, the movement has been fully serviced and is guaranteed for 12 months. The clock comes complete with a brass double ended carriage clock key and full instructions. If you would like a video clip of this clock striking please email us.

Dimensions

12.00cm wide 19.00cm high 10.00cm deep (4.72 inches wide 7.48 inches high 3.94 inches deep)

Physical Dimensions

Height

19cm (7.48")

Width

12cm (4.72")

Depth

10cm (3.94")

Declaration

Worboys Antiques has dated this piece to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA604164

Dealers Notes

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Description

fig 1. French Oval Strike, Repeat and Alarm Carriage Clock (France, 1860)

Current Condition

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The case has been polished and lacquered so that it will not tarnish, the movement has been fully serviced and is guaranteed for 12 months.

Worboys Antiques

The clock comes complete with a brass double ended carriage clock key and full instructions. If you would like a video clip of this clock striking please email us.

Dimensions

12.00cm wide 19.00cm high 10.00cm deep (4.72 inches wide 7.48 inches high 3.94 inches deep)