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A Late 19th Century Miniature French Gilt Brass Carriage Clock Timepiece.
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A Late 19th Century Miniature French Gilt Brass Carriage Clock Timepiece.

1900 - 1920
Description

A late 19th century French gilt brass carriage clock timepiece of small proportions, the corniche cased clock with a 1.25” (3 cm) white enamel dial with Roman numerals and outer minute track, blued steel hands, square bevelled viewing glass over the later platform, with an eight day timepiece movement with an integral winding key and hands turner, in its original Morocco leather clad desktop case with twin doors opening to reveal the clock. French circa 1900.

Height of clock with handle raised: 4.25” (11 cm),

Condition: Overall very good, the clock retains most of its original gilding; the outer case has a loose hinge on the right hand door, and some wear to the silk lining and leather cladding, commensurate with its age. The clock has been fully serviced and overhauled, and is in full working condition.

Physical Dimensions
Height
8cm (3.15")
Width
6cm (2.36")
Depth
5.5cm (2.17")
Declaration

Chequers Antiques has dated this French Gilt Carriage Clock to the 1900s.

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SA692551
Description
A late 19th century French gilt brass carriage clock timepiece of small proportions, the corniche cased clock with a 1.25” (3 cm) white enamel dial with Roman numerals and outer minute track, blued steel hands, square bevelled viewing glass over the later platform, with an eight day timepiece movement with an integral winding key and hands turner, in its original Morocco leather clad desktop case with twin doors opening to reveal the clock. French circa 1900.
fig 1. A late nineteenth-century miniature French gilt brass carriage clock featuring a rectangular case with glass panels, a curved top handle, and a white enamel dial with Roman numerals.
fig 1. A Late 19th Century Miniature French Gilt Brass Carriage Clock Timepiece.

Height of clock with handle raised: 4.25” (11 cm),

Condition: Overall very good, the clock retains most of its original gilding; the outer case has a loose hinge on the right hand door, and some wear to the silk lining and leather cladding, commensurate with its age. The clock has been fully serviced and overhauled, and is in full working condition.

Height
8cm (3.15")
Width
6cm (2.36")
Depth
5.5cm (2.17")
Date of Manufacture

Chequers Antiques has dated this French Gilt Carriage Clock to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA692551
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Archive I A late nineteenth-century miniature French gilt brass carriage clock featuring a rectangular case with glass panels, a curved top handle, and a white enamel dial with Roman numerals.

A Late 19th Century Miniature French Gilt Brass Carriage Clock Timepiece.

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A late nineteenth-century miniature French gilt brass carriage clock featuring a rectangular case with glass panels, a curved top handle, and a white enamel dial with Roman numerals.
A late 19th century miniature French gilt brass carriage clock timepiece.
Ref: SA692551
A late nineteenth-century miniature French gilt brass carriage clock featuring a rectangular case with glass panels, a curved top handle, and a white enamel dial with Roman numerals.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectCarriage Clocks
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • Style19th Century French
  • MaterialGilt Brass, Glass, Enamel
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsCarrying handle, Bevelled glass panels, Enamel dial, Roman numerals
  • SizeH 8 cm (3 in) x W 6 cm (2 in) x D 5.5 cm (2 in)

This late 19th-century French carriage clock timepiece follows a 19th-century French style, constructed from gilt brass, glass, and enamel in a rich gold tone. The rectangular corniche case incorporates bevelled glass panels, a white enamel dial with black Roman numerals, an outer minute track, and blued steel hands. Atop the case sits a curved handle featuring turned finials, complemented by a square viewing glass revealing the interior platform. The surfaces display gentle wear to the gilding, reflecting its age and history. Measuring 8 cm high, 6 cm wide, and 5.5 cm deep, this diminutive timepiece suits placement on a mantelpiece, desk, or side table within a French chateau or traditionally styled interior. It functions as a decorative ornamental piece that brings period character to domestic living spaces or studies.

FAQs

A French carriage clock is a small, portable spring-driven clock developed in France during the early nineteenth century for travel purposes. These timepieces typically feature rectangular metal cases with glass side panels and a hinged carrying handle on top.

Carriage clocks were predominantly constructed using heavy cast brass cases, often finished with fire-gilding or lacquer. They incorporated bevelled glass plates to expose the internal movement and white enamel dials with black Roman numerals.

Authentic nineteenth-century French carriage clocks generally feature fine quality bevelled glass, hand-cut brass gears, and maker marks or serial numbers stamped on the back movement plate. Furthermore, authentic dials are usually constructed from fired enamel rather than printed paper or card.

A miniature carriage clock serves as a functional accent piece when positioned on a styled bookshelf, mantelpiece, or desk. Its metallic gold tones contrast effectively against modern matte surfaces or natural wood finishes.

Gilt brass surfaces should be dusted lightly with a soft microfibre cloth without using chemical metal polishes, which can strip original gilded finishes. Mechanical movements require periodic professional servicing by a qualified horologist to maintain correct operation.
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