Large French Gilt Ormolu Carriage Clock in Case (France, C. 1875)

19th century

Sold by Worboys Antiques

Description

A large Rococo style carriage clock dating the late 19th Century. The imposing gilt case is embossed with acanthus leave decoration and has scroll bracket feet. It has an oval top bevel edge glass window with an hour repeat button, an enamel dial with a subsidiary alarm dial. The 8 day movement has a lever platform and sounds the hours and halves on a gong and is numbered 298. The clock has its original Moroccan leather travelling case.

Current Condition

The gilt case is in excellent original condition, the movement has been fully serviced and is guaranteed for 12 months. If you would like a video clip of this clock ticking and striking. The clock comes complete with a double ended carriage clock key and instructions.

Dimensions

12.50cm wide 21.00cm high 11.00cm deep (4.92 inches wide 8.27 inches high 4.33 inches deep)

Physical Dimensions

Height

21cm (8.27")

Width

12.5cm (4.92")

Depth

11cm (4.33")

Declaration

Worboys Antiques has dated this piece to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA634763

Dealers Notes

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Description

A large Rococo style carriage clock dating the late 19th Century. The imposing gilt case is embossed with acanthus leave decoration and has scroll bracket feet.

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It has an oval top bevel edge glass window with an hour repeat button, an enamel dial with a subsidiary alarm dial.

Worboys Antiques

The 8 day movement has a lever platform and sounds the hours and halves on a gong and is numbered 298. The clock has its original Moroccan leather travelling case.

fig 1. Large French Gilt Ormolu Carriage Clock In Case (France, c. 1875) — fig 1. Large French Gilt Ormolu Carriage Clock in Case (France, C. 1875)

Current Condition

The gilt case is in excellent original condition, the movement has been fully serviced and is guaranteed for 12 months. If you would like a video clip of this clock ticking and striking. The clock comes complete with a double ended carriage clock key and instructions.

Dimensions

12.50cm wide 21.00cm high 11.00cm deep (4.92 inches wide 8.27 inches high 4.33 inches deep)