Antique French Victorian Brass Carriage Clock, 1880

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Description

A highly desirable antique Victorian miniature French four glass carriage clock with an eight day movement beautifully presented in a … Read more A highly desirable antique Victorian miniature French four glass carriage clock with an eight day movement beautifully presented in a gilt brass case with bevelled glass panels to all sides and a moulded rectangular base. Miniature examples such as this are considerably harder to come by than standard size carriage clocks, making them especially sought after by collectors.

The case is surmounted by a shaped swing handle with decorative central knuckle and retains a rich aged finish. The white enamel dial displays stylised Arabic numerals with finely pierced blued steel hands set within a gilt mask. A circular viewing window to the top reveals the original platform escapement in motion, an attractive and mechanically interesting feature.

The rear glazed door allows access to the movement and the clock is complete with its winding key. A refined and elegant example of late 19th century French craftsmanship, perfectly scaled for a desk, vitrine or occasional table.

Condition Report
Very good antique condition. The brass case presents well with consistent age-related character. The enamel dial is clean and free from cracks. All glass panels are intact. The movement is complete and the platform escapement is visible through the top viewing aperture.

Dimensions
Height: 14 cm (5.51 inches)
Width: 8 cm (3.15 inches)
Depth: 6.5 cm (2.56 inches)

Date: 1880
Origin: French See less