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Fine Quality Late C19th French Gilt Brass ‘Grande Sonnerie ‘ Carriage Clock with Interesting Provenance.
M Lees and Sons
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£1,950
M Lees and Sons

M Lees and Sons

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Fine Quality Late C19th French Gilt Brass ‘Grande Sonnerie ‘ Carriage Clock with Interesting Provenance.

19th century
For Sale by M Lees and Sons
Description

Fine quality late C19th French gilt-brass ‘Grande Sonnerie’ carriage clock with interesting provenance.

Gilded brass 4-glass cased carriage clock with corinthian capital reeded columns to the corners , raised on ogee section feet .

Fitted with a ‘Grande Sonnerie’ movement with quarter chiming repeat and alarm functions or complications. The circular dial with decorative cast-brass centre , Arabic numerals within circular apertures and blued steel hands . Small sub-dial alarm indicator below .

The polished brass back-plate engraved with ‘French Make’ import marks and ‘E.M & Co.’ retailers mark . The winding and adjustment stems marked for Alarm and Hands setting . Twin striking hammers onto blued-steel coiled gongs . The repeat button to top of case , and a ‘Strike/Silent’ lever to the base .

Classically-inspired shaped carrying handle to the top . The top fitted with a gilded brass plate onto the centre of which has been skilfully painted a coloured enamel armorial device or family crest of a rampant lion with a sword and the Latin motto “Deus Juvat” ( God Assists ). The crest being that of the McDuff family .

Supplied with the original , though worn , Morocco leather travelling / carrying case and double-ended key .

A French ‘Grande Sonnerie’ gilt-brass carriage clock with a near identical dial by Breguet was sold by Christie’s , London 04/ 09 / 2012 .

In excellent condition. Will be serviced and presented in full working order prior to delivery.

H case) 6”

W 4”

D 3.5”

France c.1880

Physical Dimensions
Height
15cm (5.91")
Width
10cm (3.94")
Depth
9cm (3.54")
Declaration

M Lees and Sons has dated this French Brass Carriage Clock to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA737181
Dealers Internal Reference
ML 2010
Dealers Notes

Established in the Cathedral City of Worcester for over 40 years ,M.Lees&Sons , run by Michael Lees ,have been dealing with public and trade from show-rooms in an early Georgian town-house. We aim to provide a straight-forward approach to our business and build lasting relationships with our customers. As members of the 'London and Provincial Antique Dealers Association' , we provide full descriptive details , date ,authenticity and any available provenance ,with full disclosure of any restoration or repair which may have taken place .

Whether buying for pleasure , decoration or investment, we welcome you to our web-site or premises .

Past projects have included advising clients on forming and disposing of collections , furnishing period properties , hotel and commercial projects , also a shoot-room and lodge .

All goods are available to view and owned by M.Lees & Sons .

If visiting, a telephone call prior is advisable as due to the demands of the business the show-room does not have regular hours . Please feel free to contact us if we can be of assistance . Our inventory on the website Selling Antiques .co.uk showcases our range of stock, whilst more items are available to view on our website. Please visit us on:

www.leesantiquesworcester.com.

Tel. 01905 26620 / 07860826218

Located in the centre of Worcester in the shadow of the Cathedral with easy parking nearby. Exit Junction 7 M5 and follow the signs for Worcester Porcelain Museum . Our premises are located 100 metres from the Museum and 50 metres from Pay&Display car-park in nearby King St.

Description
Fine quality late C19th French gilt-brass ‘Grande Sonnerie’ carriage clock with interesting provenance.
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Gilded brass 4-glass cased carriage clock with corinthian capital reeded columns to the corners , raised on ogee section feet.
M Lees and Sons

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fig 1. A late nineteenth-century French gilt brass carriage clock featuring fluted Corinthian corner columns, a carrying handle, a central dial with Arabic numerals, a lower subsidiary dial, and an adjacent winding key.
fig 1. Fine Quality Late C19th French Gilt Brass ‘Grande Sonnerie ‘ Carriage Clock with Interesting Provenance.

Fitted with a ‘Grande Sonnerie’ movement with quarter chiming repeat and alarm functions or complications. The circular dial with decorative cast-brass centre , Arabic numerals within circular apertures and blued steel hands . Small sub-dial alarm indicator below .

fig 2. A late nineteenth-century French gilt brass carriage clock featuring fluted Corinthian corner columns, a carrying handle, a central dial with Arabic numerals, a lower subsidiary dial, and an adjacent winding key.
fig 2. Fine Quality Late C19th French Gilt Brass ‘Grande Sonnerie ‘ Carriage Clock with Interesting Provenance.

The polished brass back-plate engraved with ‘French Make’ import marks and ‘E.M & Co.’ retailers mark . The winding and adjustment stems marked for Alarm and Hands setting . Twin striking hammers onto blued-steel coiled gongs . The repeat button to top of case , and a ‘Strike/Silent’ lever to the base .

fig 3. A late nineteenth-century French gilt brass carriage clock featuring fluted Corinthian corner columns, a carrying handle, a central dial with Arabic numerals, a lower subsidiary dial, and an adjacent winding key.
fig 3. Fine Quality Late C19th French Gilt Brass ‘Grande Sonnerie ‘ Carriage Clock with Interesting Provenance.

Classically-inspired shaped carrying handle to the top . The top fitted with a gilded brass plate onto the centre of which has been skilfully painted a coloured enamel armorial device or family crest of a rampant lion with a sword and the Latin motto “Deus Juvat” ( God Assists ). The crest being that of the McDuff family .

fig 4. A late nineteenth-century French gilt brass carriage clock featuring fluted Corinthian corner columns, a carrying handle, a central dial with Arabic numerals, a lower subsidiary dial, and an adjacent winding key.
fig 4. Fine Quality Late C19th French Gilt Brass ‘Grande Sonnerie ‘ Carriage Clock with Interesting Provenance.

Supplied with the original , though worn , Morocco leather travelling / carrying case and double-ended key .

A French ‘Grande Sonnerie’ gilt-brass carriage clock with a near identical dial by Breguet was sold by Christie’s , London 04/ 09 / 2012 .

In excellent condition. Will be serviced and presented in full working order prior to delivery.

H case) 6”

W 4”

D 3.5”

France c.1880

Height
15cm (5.91")
Width
10cm (3.94")
Depth
9cm (3.54")
Date of Manufacture

M Lees and Sons has dated this French Brass Carriage Clock to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA737181
Dealers Internal Ref
ML 2010
M Lees and Sons
M Lees and Sons
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2013

M.lees & sons , 'tower house' , severn st., worcester wr12nb tel . 07860826218

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the M Lees and Sons Profile Page

Trade Associations

M Lees and Sons is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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Archive I A late nineteenth-century French gilt brass carriage clock featuring fluted Corinthian corner columns, a carrying handle, a central dial with Arabic numerals, a lower subsidiary dial, and an adjacent winding key.

Fine quality late C19th French gilt brass ‘Grande Sonnerie ‘ carriage clock with interesting provenance.

Archive II A late nineteenth-century French gilt brass carriage clock featuring fluted Corinthian corner columns, a carrying handle, a central dial with Arabic numerals, a lower subsidiary dial, and an adjacent winding key. View II
Archive III A late nineteenth-century French gilt brass carriage clock featuring fluted Corinthian corner columns, a carrying handle, a central dial with Arabic numerals, a lower subsidiary dial, and an adjacent winding key. View III
Archive IV Scale Reference for A late nineteenth-century French gilt brass carriage clock featuring fluted Corinthian corner columns, a carrying handle, a central dial with Arabic numerals, a lower subsidiary dial, and an adjacent winding key.
Archive V A late nineteenth-century French gilt brass carriage clock featuring fluted Corinthian corner columns, a carrying handle, a central dial with Arabic numerals, a lower subsidiary dial, and an adjacent winding key. View V
Archive VI A late nineteenth-century French gilt brass carriage clock featuring fluted Corinthian corner columns, a carrying handle, a central dial with Arabic numerals, a lower subsidiary dial, and an adjacent winding key. View VI
Archive VII A late nineteenth-century French gilt brass carriage clock featuring fluted Corinthian corner columns, a carrying handle, a central dial with Arabic numerals, a lower subsidiary dial, and an adjacent winding key. View VII
Archive VIII A late nineteenth-century French gilt brass carriage clock featuring fluted Corinthian corner columns, a carrying handle, a central dial with Arabic numerals, a lower subsidiary dial, and an adjacent winding key. View VIII
Archive IX A late nineteenth-century French gilt brass carriage clock featuring fluted Corinthian corner columns, a carrying handle, a central dial with Arabic numerals, a lower subsidiary dial, and an adjacent winding key. View IX
Archive X A late nineteenth-century French gilt brass carriage clock featuring fluted Corinthian corner columns, a carrying handle, a central dial with Arabic numerals, a lower subsidiary dial, and an adjacent winding key. View X
Archive XI A late nineteenth-century French gilt brass carriage clock featuring fluted Corinthian corner columns, a carrying handle, a central dial with Arabic numerals, a lower subsidiary dial, and an adjacent winding key. View XI
Archive XII A late nineteenth-century French gilt brass carriage clock featuring fluted Corinthian corner columns, a carrying handle, a central dial with Arabic numerals, a lower subsidiary dial, and an adjacent winding key. View XII
Archive XIII A late nineteenth-century French gilt brass carriage clock featuring fluted Corinthian corner columns, a carrying handle, a central dial with Arabic numerals, a lower subsidiary dial, and an adjacent winding key. View XIII
Archive XIV A late nineteenth-century French gilt brass carriage clock featuring fluted Corinthian corner columns, a carrying handle, a central dial with Arabic numerals, a lower subsidiary dial, and an adjacent winding key. View XIV
Archive XV A late nineteenth-century French gilt brass carriage clock featuring fluted Corinthian corner columns, a carrying handle, a central dial with Arabic numerals, a lower subsidiary dial, and an adjacent winding key. View XV
Archive XVI A late nineteenth-century French gilt brass carriage clock featuring fluted Corinthian corner columns, a carrying handle, a central dial with Arabic numerals, a lower subsidiary dial, and an adjacent winding key. View XVI
Archive XVII A late nineteenth-century French gilt brass carriage clock featuring fluted Corinthian corner columns, a carrying handle, a central dial with Arabic numerals, a lower subsidiary dial, and an adjacent winding key. View XVII
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Archive XX A late nineteenth-century French gilt brass carriage clock featuring fluted Corinthian corner columns, a carrying handle, a central dial with Arabic numerals, a lower subsidiary dial, and an adjacent winding key. View XX
Archive XXI A late nineteenth-century French gilt brass carriage clock featuring fluted Corinthian corner columns, a carrying handle, a central dial with Arabic numerals, a lower subsidiary dial, and an adjacent winding key. View XXI
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M Lees and Sons

M Lees and Sons
Telephone 07860 826218 or 01905 26620
Location
Tower House
1 Castle Place
Severn St
Worcester
WR1 2NB
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/mleesandsons
Verified Since Feb 2013
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M Lees and Sons
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A late nineteenth-century French gilt brass carriage clock featuring fluted Corinthian corner columns, a carrying handle, a central dial with Arabic numerals, a lower subsidiary dial, and an adjacent winding key.
Fine quality late C19th French gilt brass ‘Grande Sonnerie ‘ carriage clock with interesting provenance.
Ref: SA737181
A late nineteenth-century French gilt brass carriage clock featuring fluted Corinthian corner columns, a carrying handle, a central dial with Arabic numerals, a lower subsidiary dial, and an adjacent winding key.
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A Grande Sonnerie carriage clock is a portable spring-driven timepiece developed in the nineteenth century that automatically strikes both the hour and the quarter-hour on every quarter.

Nineteenth-century French carriage clocks were constructed predominantly from cast or stamped gilt brass, accompanied by bevelled glass panels and solid brass gear trains.

Authentic nineteenth-century pieces feature heavy gilded brass casing, hand-finished movements stamped with serial numbers or maker trademarks, and thick bevelled glass panels.

Position the clock on a timber mantelpiece, bookshelf, or side console table alongside contemporary ceramics or framed artwork to create a balanced contrast of textures.

Clean the brass casing gently with a dry microfibre cloth without applying liquid or chemical polishes, and ensure the mechanical movement undergoes professional servicing every five to seven years.
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