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A Late 19th Century French Gilt Brass Carriage Clock
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A Late 19th Century French Gilt Brass Carriage Clock

19th century
Description

A late 19th century French gilt brass carriage clock in a shaped case with an arched carrying handle, with a white enamel dial with Roman numerals and outer minute track, the eight day two train movement striking the hours and half hours on a coiled gong, with winding and time setting arbours behind a glazed door, and with an English Lever escapement under a circular bevelled viewing glass.

French, circa 1890.

Condition: Overall very good, there are minor chips to the upper side of the front glass panel, however these are not visible. The clock has been fully serviced and is in full working condition.

Physical Dimensions
Height
16cm (6.30")
Width
8cm (3.15")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Declaration

Chequers Antiques has dated this French Gilt Brass Carriage Clock to the 1890s.

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SA680228
Description
A late 19th century French gilt brass carriage clock in a shaped case with an arched carrying handle, with a white enamel dial with Roman numerals and outer minute track, the eight day two train movement striking the hours and half hours on a coiled gong, with winding and time setting arbours behind a glazed door, and with an English Lever escapement under a circular bevelled viewing glass.
fig 1. A late 19th-century French gilt brass carriage clock featuring a rectangular case with bevelled glass panels, an arched top handle, and a white enamel dial with black Roman numerals.
fig 1. A Late 19th Century French Gilt Brass Carriage Clock

French, circa 1890.

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Condition: Overall very good, there are minor chips to the upper side of the front glass panel, however these are not visible.
Chequers Antiques

The clock has been fully serviced and is in full working condition.

Height
16cm (6.30")
Width
8cm (3.15")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Date of Manufacture

Chequers Antiques has dated this French Gilt Brass Carriage Clock to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA680228
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A late 19th-century French gilt brass carriage clock featuring a rectangular case with bevelled glass panels, an arched top handle, and a white enamel dial with black Roman numerals.
A late 19th century French gilt brass carriage clock
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A late 19th-century French gilt brass carriage clock featuring a rectangular case with bevelled glass panels, an arched top handle, and a white enamel dial with black Roman numerals.
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A carriage clock is a small, portable spring-driven timepiece designed for travel, originating in France in the early 19th century. Developed initially for journeying, these clocks feature rectangular brass cases with carrying handles and glass sides to view the internal mechanism.

These timepieces were constructed with solid brass cases, often finished with gilding or lacquering, and fitted with thick bevelled glass plates. Dials were usually made from white enamel on copper with hand-painted Roman numerals, housing a spring-driven mechanical balance movement.

Authentic pieces feature heavy brass construction, a finely cut balance escapement visible through a top glass window, and French maker stamps or serial numbers on the movement back plate. The glass panels are thick with hand-bevelled edges rather than thin modern glass.

A gilt brass carriage clock functions as a decorative accent on a living room mantelpiece, a curated bookshelf, or an office desk. Pair it with dark timber, leather-bound books, or modern ceramic vessels to balance the metallic finish.

Dust the brass casing gently with a soft, dry microfibre cloth without using chemical polishes, which can strip original gilded coatings. Maintain the mechanical movement by having a professional horologist service and lubricate the clock every three to five years.
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