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Corinthian Capped Striking Carriage Clock
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Corinthian Capped Striking Carriage Clock

19th century
Description

?A French brass cased striking carriage clock. A brass case with an enamel dial with Roman numerals and blued steel hands. Corinthian capped fluted front and rear side columns. An 8-day duration mechanism striking the hours and 1/2 hours on a gong. A lever escapement. Circa 1890

Height 4 3/4 "/ 12 cms (size with handle down) Width 3 3/4" / 9cms Depth 3" / 8 cms

From Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd you can expect a genuine antique carriage clock that has been serviced with 12 months guarantee. Free UK tracked and insured delivery, overseas please contact us for a quote.

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Date of Manufacture

Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd has dated this Corinthian Brass Carriage Clock to the 1890s.

Independent Date Check ID 06597256
Dealer's Item Date1890s
Sellingantiques Date1890s
Sellingantiques agingItem 120-150 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1890s:
Fluted corner columns with Corinthian capitals: classical architectural style popular in the late nineteenth century.
Bevelled glass panels on four sides: thick heavy glass cut with broad polished bevels.
Platform lever escapement visible through the top: jewel-bearing balance standard in quality travel clocks.
Coiled steel wire gong on the movement plate: resonant chime mechanism typical around 1890.
White enamel dial with blued steel hands: clear dial surface without keyhole chipping.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
12cm (4.72")
Width
9cm (3.54")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Reference Numbers
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SA799608
Description
?A French brass cased striking carriage clock. A brass case with an enamel dial with Roman numerals and blued steel hands. Corinthian capped fluted front and rear side columns. An 8-day duration mechanism striking the hours and 1/2 hours on a gong. A lever escapement. Circa 1890
fig 1. An antique brass carriage clock featuring Corinthian column corner supports, clear bevelled glass side panels, a top carrying handle, and a white enamel dial with black Roman numerals.
fig 1. Corinthian Capped Striking Carriage Clock

Height 4 3/4 "/ 12 cms (size with handle down) Width 3 3/4" / 9cms Depth 3" / 8 cms

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From Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd you can expect a genuine antique carriage clock that has been serviced with 12 months guarantee.
Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd

Free UK tracked and insured delivery, overseas please contact us for a quote.

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Date of Manufacture

Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd has dated this Corinthian Brass Carriage Clock to the 1890s.

Independent Date Report ID 06597256
Dealer's Item Date1890s
Sellingantiques dating1890s
Sellingantiques agingItem 120-150 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1890s:
Fluted corner columns with Corinthian capitals: classical architectural style popular in the late nineteenth century.
Bevelled glass panels on four sides: thick heavy glass cut with broad polished bevels.
Platform lever escapement visible through the top: jewel-bearing balance standard in quality travel clocks.
Coiled steel wire gong on the movement plate: resonant chime mechanism typical around 1890.
White enamel dial with blued steel hands: clear dial surface without keyhole chipping.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
12cm (4.72")
Width
9cm (3.54")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Reference Numbers
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SA799608
Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd
Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2009
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Archive I An antique brass carriage clock featuring Corinthian column corner supports, clear bevelled glass side panels, a top carrying handle, and a white enamel dial with black Roman numerals.

Corinthian Capped Striking Carriage Clock

Archive II An antique brass carriage clock featuring Corinthian column corner supports, clear bevelled glass side panels, a top carrying handle, and a white enamel dial with black Roman numerals. View II
Archive III An antique brass carriage clock featuring Corinthian column corner supports, clear bevelled glass side panels, a top carrying handle, and a white enamel dial with black Roman numerals. View III
Archive IV An antique brass carriage clock featuring Corinthian column corner supports, clear bevelled glass side panels, a top carrying handle, and a white enamel dial with black Roman numerals. View IV
Archive V An antique brass carriage clock featuring Corinthian column corner supports, clear bevelled glass side panels, a top carrying handle, and a white enamel dial with black Roman numerals. View V
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An antique brass carriage clock featuring Corinthian column corner supports, clear bevelled glass side panels, a top carrying handle, and a white enamel dial with black Roman numerals.
Corinthian Capped Striking Carriage Clock
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An antique brass carriage clock featuring Corinthian column corner supports, clear bevelled glass side panels, a top carrying handle, and a white enamel dial with black Roman numerals.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectClocks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialBrass, Glass, Enamel
  • ColourWarm Gold
  • MotifsCorinthian columns, Bevelled glass panels, Enamel dial, Swivel handle
  • SizeH 12 cm (5 in) x W 9 cm (4 in) x D 8 cm (3 in)

This Victorian carriage clock from 1890 is constructed from brass and glass with an enamel dial. The warm gold case takes a rectangular shape, complemented by clear bevelled glass side panels, a top window, and a fluted swivel handle with turned posts. Corinthian columns frame the front and rear corners, while the white enamel dial displays black Roman numerals and blued steel hands. Stepped mouldings define the base and top plate, and the structure rests flat on a surface without visible feet. Measuring 12 cm high, 9 cm wide, and 8 cm deep, the compact timepiece fits neatly onto a mantelpiece, bookshelf, or desk in a gentleman's library or study to display the time through its mechanical movement.

FAQs

A carriage clock is a small, portable tabletop timepiece created in the early nineteenth century for travel. Developed primarily in France and England, these clocks feature a spring-driven movement housed inside a rectangular metallic case with clear glass side panels and a hinged carrying handle.

Authentic nineteenth-century carriage clocks are predominantly constructed with solid brass cases, often gilded or polished. The interior movement uses brass plates and steel gears, while the exterior features bevelled glass windows and a white fired-enamel dial with black painted Roman numerals.

Authentic period carriage clocks feature thick, bevelled glass panels, heavy brass casing, and a white enamel dial free from modern printed marks. Original mechanical movements display hand-cut pinions, stamped makers trademarks or serial numbers on the backplate, and key-wound arbors rather than battery mechanisms.

A brass carriage clock serves as a structured accent piece when placed on a living room mantelpiece, bookshelf, or executive office desk. Pairing the warm metallic casing against dark paint finishes, natural timber, or alongside modern art prints creates an engaging visual contrast.

Dust the exterior brass and glass panels using a soft, dry microfibre cloth without harsh chemical polishes that can strip original lacquer or gilding. The mechanical movement requires periodic professional horological servicing and oiling every five to seven years to ensure longevity.
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