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French Gilded Carriage Clock
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French Gilded Carriage Clock

19th century
For Sale by Worboys Antiques
Description

A French gilded carriage clock dating to the late 19th Century. It has a corniche case, with an oval top window. The white enamel dial has 5 minute markers. It has an 8 day movement that strikes the hours and halves on a gong. It has a lever platform movement

Height

16.5 cm / 6 "

Width

9 cm / 3 "

Depth

7.5 cm / 3 "

The movement has been fully serviced and is guaranteed for 12 months. If you would like a video clip of this clock striking please email us.

Please note that not all items are on display in our showrooms and may be in our off-site store. If you wish to see specific items please notify us before visiting so that we can ensure the item(s) are available to view.

Date of Manufacture

Worboys Antiques has dated this French Brass Carriage Clock to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Check ID 08263375
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques Date19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 125-150 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 19TH CENTURY:
Cast brass corniche case with mellow gilding: French work from the late nineteenth century.
Blued steel coiled gong on the backplate: chiming movement introduced after the 1870s.
White enamel dial with Roman numerals: traditional fired finish without modern printing.
Bevelled glass side panels: standard late Victorian carriage clock glazing.

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
16.5cm (6.50")
Width
9cm (3.54")
Depth
7.5cm (2.95")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1037625
Dealers Internal Reference
377592
Dealers Notes

Please call us to discuss this item 01494 931812 If sending an enquiry please check your junk emails if you have not heard back from us within 24 hours.

Description
A French gilded carriage clock dating to the late 19th Century. It has a corniche case, with an oval top window. The white enamel dial has 5 minute markers. It has an 8 day movement that strikes the hours and halves on a gong. It has a lever platform movement
fig 1. An antique French carriage clock featuring a rectangular gilded brass case with a folding handle, clear glass side panels, and a white enamel dial with black Roman numerals.
fig 1. French Gilded Carriage Clock

Height

16.5 cm / 6 "

Width

9 cm / 3 "

Depth

7.5 cm / 3 "

The movement has been fully serviced and is guaranteed for 12 months. If you would like a video clip of this clock striking please email us.

Please note that not all items are on display in our showrooms and may be in our off-site store.

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If you wish to see specific items please notify us before visiting so that we can ensure the item(s) are available to view.
Worboys Antiques
Date of Manufacture

Worboys Antiques has dated this French Brass Carriage Clock to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Report ID 08263375
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques dating19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 125-150 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 19th Century:
Cast brass corniche case with mellow gilding: French work from the late nineteenth century.
Blued steel coiled gong on the backplate: chiming movement introduced after the 1870s.
White enamel dial with Roman numerals: traditional fired finish without modern printing.
Bevelled glass side panels: standard late Victorian carriage clock glazing.

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
16.5cm (6.50")
Width
9cm (3.54")
Depth
7.5cm (2.95")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1037625
Dealers Internal Ref
377592
Worboys Antiques
Worboys Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2005

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

Dealer Profile

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

Trade Associations

Worboys Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 

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Worboys Antiques

Worboys Antiques
Telephone 01494 931812
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86 London End
Beaconsfield
Buckinghamshire
HP9 2JD
United Kingdom

By appointment.
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/wa
Verified Since Jul 2005
Items For Sale 194
Items Sold 6,475
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An antique French carriage clock featuring a rectangular gilded brass case with a folding handle, clear glass side panels, and a white enamel dial with black Roman numerals.
French Gilded Carriage Clock
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  • ObjectClocks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench XIX Century
  • MaterialBrass, Glass, Enamel
  • ColourWarm Gold
  • MotifsCorniche case, Carrying handle, Bevelled glass panels, Enamel Roman numeral dial
  • SizeH 16.5 cm (6 in) x W 9 cm (4 in) x D 7.5 cm (3 in)

This French carriage clock dates to the 19th Century, presented in a rectangular corniche case with a warm gold brass finish and clear bevelled glass side panels. The structure incorporates an oval top window, a folding handle with three central rings, and moulded stepped upper and lower sections resting on flat feet. Within the brass bezel sits a white enamel dial featuring black Roman numerals and five-minute markers, complemented by dark spade-shaped hands. The visible brass mechanical components show through the side glass panes. The piece measures 16.5 cm high, 9 cm wide, and 7.5 cm deep. Positioned upon a mantelpiece, this timepiece works well in a traditional sitting room, study, or hallway console table. The compact proportions allow it to sit securely on narrow ledges or shelves while contributing a functional decorative accent to the interior space.

FAQs

A French carriage clock is a compact, spring-driven portable timepiece developed in France in the early nineteenth century, designed for travel with a top handle and glazed side panels.

Traditional carriage clocks are constructed from cast brass or gilt metal cases, fitted with bevelled glass viewing panels and fired white enamel dials with steel hands.

Authentic nineteenth-century examples feature heavy cast brass construction, thick bevelled glass plates, platform balance escapements, and maker marks or serial numbers stamped on the back plate.

A carriage clock can be styled on a living room mantelpiece, an office desk, or a bookshelf alongside stacked books and contemporary ceramic objects to balance historic and modern elements.

Keep the clock free of dust using a dry microfiber cloth, place it away from direct sources of heat or moisture, and have the mechanical movement professionally cleaned and lubricated every five years.
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