Large Brass and Silver Plate Corinthian Carriage Clock (France, C. 1900)

1900 - 1920

Sold by Worboys Antiques

Description

A substantial French carriage clock, dating to around 1900. It has a Corinthian style case, with a Greek key handle comprising of a silver plated twisted section that is matched in the side columns. The reeded bands are also silver plated. It has an enamel dial with Roman numerals and five minute markers and moon hands. The top has a repeat button to sound the last hour (used to indicate the time in the dark). It has a 8 day movement with a lever platform that sounds the hours and halves on a gong.The movement is numbered 229.

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

10.50cm wide 21.50cm high 9.00cm deep (4.13 inches wide 8.46 inches high 3.54 inches deep)

Physical Dimensions

Height

21.5cm (8.46")

Width

10.5cm (4.13")

Depth

9cm (3.54")

Declaration

Worboys Antiques has dated this piece to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA604298

Dealers Notes

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Description

A substantial French carriage clock, dating to around 1900.

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It has a Corinthian style case, with a Greek key handle comprising of a silver plated twisted section that is matched in the side columns.

Worboys Antiques

The reeded bands are also silver plated. It has an enamel dial with Roman numerals and five minute markers and moon hands. The top has a repeat button to sound the last hour (used to indicate the time in the dark). It has a 8 day movement with a lever platform that sounds the hours and halves on a gong.The movement is numbered 229.

fig 1. Large Brass and Silver Plate Corinthian Carriage Clock (France, c. 1900) — fig 1. Large Brass and Silver Plate Corinthian Carriage Clock (France, C. 1900)

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

10.50cm wide 21.50cm high 9.00cm deep (4.13 inches wide 8.46 inches high 3.54 inches deep)