Fowey River Antiques has dated this piece to the 1890s.
~~ Excellent original condition throughout ~~
This is an original Victorian strking carriage clock dated to around 1890.
It has a superb polished brass dome topped case which is most unusual.
The enamel dial is set in a beautiful soft textured gilt mask frame with fleur de lys hands
The movement is of very high quality, runs for a full 8 days and keeps good time, it strikes the hours and the half hours on a tuned gong.
The original enamel gilt masked dial is perfect with no hairline cracks or chips.
All of the glass panels are perfect with no cracks or chips.
The movement is in excellent clean and running condition having just undergone a complete and comprehensive overhaul by Alan Williams of Plymouth Clocks who is a fellow of the British Horological Institute so you can be assured that this clock will give trouble free service for many many years before requiring any further attention
The platform escapement is original and the striking functions correctly.
A beautiful high quality victorian carriage clock in wonderful condition which will give great pleasure for many years to come.
This clock has obviously been highly prized and looked after over the last 120 years and is a credit to its previous owners.
The clock movement comes with a full 12 month warranty.
Dimensions of clock: Height 12cms, Width 8cms and Depth 7.5cms.
If you would further information or more detailed photographs especially of the movement you are more than welcome to telephone Andrew and Lynn Wilson of Fowey River Antiques, Cornwall on 01726 813155 daytime and evenings, 7 days a week.
Delivery for this item to mainland UK is FREE. Unfortunately we do not ship to Northern or Southern Ireland.
We are more than happy to ship to the United States and take pride in our postage and packing unfortunately due to extremely rough handling by US Customs on other clocks we are unable to offer insurance and returns are not accepted from the USA.
Why not collect in person and have a weekend in Cornwall - we are 2 miles from the historic port of Fowey and 3 miles from world famous Eden Project.
Fowey River Antiques has dated this piece to the 1890s.
We are traditional watchmakers who specialise in the restoration of premium vintage watches.
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Beautiful Victorian Gilt Striking Carriage Clock C1890
