It was listed by Its About Time. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.
Its About Time has dated this piece to the 1890s.
The hourly gong strike is mellow and has the one strike for the half hour. Interestingly (for horologists) this clock features a clever Hour wheel design which stops the hours from getting muddled if the clock took a 'bump' on is journey. The name carriage clock was derived from the original French term of 'Pendule Portative', a clock designed to be robust and yet elegant and portable.
Its About Time has dated this piece to the 1890s.
Antique clock and watch shop specialist (featured on salvage hunters the restorers) with select fine furniture.
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