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Antique French Carriage Clock
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Andrew Lovatt Antiques

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    Lovatt antiques have been established for over 35 years we are located in staffordshire and specialise in quality.
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Antique French Carriage Clock

1900 - 1920
Description

A good, antique carriage clock, with white porcelain dial, roman numerals, turned pillars and stepped base. In excellent order and guaranteed for 12 months.

Physical Dimensions
Height
14cm (5.51")
Width
9cm (3.54")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
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Andrew Lovatt Antiques has dated this Antique French Carriage Clock to the 1920s.

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SA805253
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Description
A good, antique carriage clock, with white porcelain dial, roman numerals, turned pillars and stepped base. In excellent order and guaranteed for 12 months.
Height
14cm (5.51")
Width
9cm (3.54")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Date of Manufacture

Andrew Lovatt Antiques has dated this Antique French Carriage Clock to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA805253
Andrew Lovatt Antiques
Andrew Lovatt Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2009

Lovatt antiques have been established for over 35 years we are located in staffordshire and specialise in quality.

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Andrew Lovatt Antiques Profile Page

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Andrew Lovatt Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 

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An antique brass carriage clock with a top carrying handle, glass side panels, turned corner pillars, and a white enamel dial with black Roman numerals.
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An antique brass carriage clock with a top carrying handle, glass side panels, turned corner pillars, and a white enamel dial with black Roman numerals.
Antique French Carriage Clock
Ref: SA805253
An antique brass carriage clock with a top carrying handle, glass side panels, turned corner pillars, and a white enamel dial with black Roman numerals.
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  • ObjectClocks
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleFrench 19th Century
  • MaterialBrass, Glass, Enamel
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsTurned pillars, Carrying handle, White enamel dial, Bevelled glass panels
  • SizeH 14 cm (6 in) x W 9 cm (4 in) x D 7 cm (3 in)

This antique French carriage clock dates from 1920 and follows a classic nineteenth-century design style suited to a gentleman's library or mantelpiece. The piece uses a combination of polished brass, glass, and white enamel materials, showing a bright gold finish across its metal framework alongside a white dial face. Turning details shape the four corner pillars, while stepped mouldings define the base and bevelled glass panels enclose the sides. A hinged horizontal carrying handle with ball finials mounts to the top, and black Roman numerals mark the porcelain dial alongside dark metal hands. The clock stands 14 cm high, 9 cm wide, and 7 cm deep. In a contemporary home, this timepiece sits comfortably on a mantelpiece, desk, or bookshelf as a functional decorative accent. The clear glass panels permit a view of the internal mechanics from multiple angles, complementing traditional or transitional study and living spaces. The gleaming brass structure catches ambient light, while the legible dial ensures practical timekeeping utility. Placed upon a wooden surface, the polished metal contrasts effectively with natural wood grains and dark leather furnishings.

A French carriage clock is a compact, portable spring-driven timepiece created in France during the early nineteenth century. Designed originally for travel, these clocks typically feature a rectangular brass case with glass side panels, a top handle, and a balance wheel movement to withstand motion.

Traditional carriage clocks are constructed primarily with polished or gilded brass cases, clear bevelled glass panels, and white enamel dials featuring black Roman numerals. The internal clockwork comprises steel springs and brass gearing.

Authentic pieces generally feature hand-finished brass construction, heavy bevelled glass plates, a platform escapement visible through a top aperture, and maker marks or serial numbers stamped on the back plate of the movement.

Carriage clocks function as refined accent pieces when positioned on a mantelpiece, a executive desk, or embedded within a styled bookshelf arrangement. Their polished brass metalwork pairs well with contemporary neutral palettes and dark wood finishes.

Maintain the case by wiping it gently with a dry microfibre cloth to remove dust and fingerprint oils. Avoid applying abrasive metal polishes directly to the brass, as this can strip protective lacquer layers or historical patina, and ensure the mechanical movement is serviced by a horologist every five to seven years.
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