French Late 19th Century Carriage Clock, Brass Case, Circa 1890

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Elegant French late 19th-century carriage clock dating to circa 1890, featuring a brass case, five beveled-glass panels, a carrying handle, … Read more Elegant French late 19th-century carriage clock dating to circa 1890, featuring a brass case, five beveled-glass panels, a carrying handle, and front and back doors.

The clock has a porcelain dial signed “France” and is surrounded by clear beveled glass panels that allow the movement and finely crafted case to be viewed from multiple angles. Rather than using a traditional pendulum, this carriage clock operates with a platform escapement, a compact mechanism that made these clocks well suited for travel and helped them maintain time while being transported.

The combination of warm brass, porcelain, and beveled glass gives this antique carriage clock an elegant French character. Its compact size and architectural form make it a wonderful decorative piece for a mantel, desk, bookshelf, study, or bedside table, while its historical design makes it an appealing addition to a collection of antique clocks and European decorative objects. See less