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Bell Striking and Repeating and Alarm Gorge Case Carriage Clock
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£1,850
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Bell Striking and Repeating and Alarm Gorge Case Carriage Clock

19th century
For Sale by Worboys Antiques
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A good quality French mid 19th Century gorge case carriage clock having a gilt brass faceted case, with thick bevel edge glass panels. It has a white enamel dial with an alarm dial below the main dial . The 8 day movement strikes the hours and halves on a pretty sounding bell and has an hour repeat button. The clock a lever platform. The clock comes with a period double ended carriage clock key and full instructions.

Height 17 cm (6 3/4") Width 9 cm (3 1/2") Depth 8 cm (3 1/4")

The case is in excellent original good condition, the movement has been fully serviced and is guaranteed for 12 months. If you would like a video clip of this clock working please email.Please note that not all items are on display in our showrooms

Physical Dimensions
Height
17cm (6.69")
Width
9cm (3.54")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Declaration

Worboys Antiques has dated this Brass Repeating Carriage Clock to the 1870s.

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SA803977
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376410
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Description
A good quality French mid 19th Century gorge case carriage clock having a gilt brass faceted case, with thick bevel edge glass panels. It has a white enamel dial with an alarm dial below the main dial .
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The 8 day movement strikes the hours and halves on a pretty sounding bell and has an hour repeat button.
Worboys Antiques

The clock a lever platform. The clock comes with a period double ended carriage clock key and full instructions.

fig 1. A gilt-brass carriage clock in a gorge case featuring a white enamel main dial, subsidiary alarm dial, bevelled glass side panels, and a folded top handle.
fig 1. Bell Striking and Repeating and Alarm Gorge Case Carriage Clock

Height 17 cm (6 3/4") Width 9 cm (3 1/2") Depth 8 cm (3 1/4")

The case is in excellent original good condition, the movement has been fully serviced and is guaranteed for 12 months. If you would like a video clip of this clock working please email.Please note that not all items are on display in our showrooms

Height
17cm (6.69")
Width
9cm (3.54")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Date of Manufacture

Worboys Antiques has dated this Brass Repeating Carriage Clock to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
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SA803977
Dealers Internal Ref
376410
Worboys Antiques
Worboys Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2005

Established since 1978, dealing in and restoring most antiques, specialising in clocks and furniture.

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Archive I A gilt-brass carriage clock in a gorge case featuring a white enamel main dial, subsidiary alarm dial, bevelled glass side panels, and a folded top handle.

Bell Striking and Repeating and Alarm Gorge Case Carriage Clock

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A gilt-brass carriage clock in a gorge case featuring a white enamel main dial, subsidiary alarm dial, bevelled glass side panels, and a folded top handle.
Bell Striking and Repeating and Alarm Gorge Case Carriage Clock
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A gilt-brass carriage clock in a gorge case featuring a white enamel main dial, subsidiary alarm dial, bevelled glass side panels, and a folded top handle.
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  • ObjectClocks
  • Period19th century
  • Style19th Century French
  • MaterialBrass, Glass, Enamel
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsGorge case moulding, Enamel subsidiary dial, Foldable top handle, Bevelled glass panels
  • SizeH 17 cm (7 in) x W 9 cm (4 in) x D 8 cm (3 in)

This 19th Century French carriage clock is an antique timekeeper designed in the Victorian style. The piece takes the form of a rectangular gorge case made from brass with a gold-coloured finish, incorporating thick bevel-edged glass panels to the sides and a white enamel dial with black Roman numerals and a subsidiary alarm dial positioned below. A folding, segmented top handle sits above the stepped, fluted mouldings of the case top, while fine reeded detailing decorates the vertical corner pillars. Standing at 17 cm high, 9 cm wide, and 8 cm deep, the clock operates as a striking timepiece with an hour repeat button and a top-mounted winding arbor. In a modern interior, this piece sits neatly on a mantelpiece or shelf within a study, living room, or gentleman's library, providing both traditional timekeeping and a decorative decorative accent.

FAQs

A gorge case carriage clock is a 19th-century portable timepiece characterized by its heavy brass case featuring moulded, channelled outlines and glass panels allowing visibility of the internal movement. Originating in France, these clocks were designed for travel and frequently featured striking, repeating, or alarm mechanisms.

Traditional carriage clocks feature heavy gilt-brass cases, bevelled glass plates, and white enamel dials with blued steel hands. Internally, they utilize eight-day spring-driven brass movements, balance wheel escapements, and bell or gong striking mechanisms.

Authentic pieces display hand-finished brass moulding, heavy bevelled glass panels, and hand-painted enamel dials. Inspecting the back plate often reveals maker stamps, serial numbers, and traditional platform escapements rather than modern battery-operated quartz components.

A classic brass carriage clock functions as a decorative accent when placed on a fireplace mantel, desk, or bookshelf, pairing naturally with dark wood surfaces, brass accessories, or contemporary minimalist decor.

Dust the gilt-brass exterior gently with a dry, soft cloth, avoiding chemical polishes that can strip original gilding or lacquers. Mechanical movements require periodic professional servicing every five to seven years by a qualified horologist to clean and oil the gearing.
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