It’s About Time : Carriage Clocks

Carriage Clocks

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	D.Callaghan of Cork 1858 A fine Oval Carriage clock in original condition with the Oval leather covered carry case (see macro images ). The movement is Bell striking on the hour and once for the half hour , the Platform escapement is the original and is working perfectly with a strong action , the polished case is of the earlier style with simple arched handle and Gorge shape base , the dial is signed by D.Callaghan of Cork and he is listed in the book of Watch and Clockmakers at 1858 . The clock would have been retailed through his establishment in France by one of the large carriage clock makers . This clock has been fully dismantled including the escapement and fully overhauled , Oiled and Tested and is sold with a 12 month R.T.B Guarantee . £2350.00 G.B.Pounds
	Cloisonne , Paris circa 1890. A small , decorative , timepiece mantel clock with a convex enamelled dial showing arabic numerals and garlands of flowers . The case is Cloisonne with raised gilt 'C' scrolls. A superb small time-piece and sold with a full 12 month , RTB Guarantee . £1250.00 G.B.Pounds
	William Comyns , 1901 . A small , solid silver carriage timepiece . Stamped - W.C. for William Comyns and Sons LTD , working in London at 41-47 Beak Street . William Comyns set up the business in 1885 and were respected silversmiths until 1930 . This key wound , Jewelled lever escapement , miniature carriage clock is hallmarked for 1901 . The dial is decorated 'Guilloche' emerald . A superb small time-piece and sold with a full 12 month , RTB Guarantee . £1050.00 G.B.Pounds
	Breguet a Paris . A Breguet carriage clock . It's not often we have the privilege of handling a clock made by the man described as 'The greatest Watchmaker of all time ', Abraham Louis Breguet 1747 - 1823 . Breguet has a large amount written about him on Wikipedia and would make interesting reading for someone considering this clock . The clock has a push repeat and alarm facility , it has the addition of a fully engraved solid , rear door . The clock retains the early mono-metallic balance wheel with early style jewelled lever and flat spiral hair-spring (pre Breguet overcoil) . The case is a true 'one piece' which has been profusely hand engraved , the movement is unusually stamped along the top spine of the back-plate with , Breguet a Paris and the dial is also signed just below the Roman numeral for 6 .. There is also a small number 4 stamped on the front plate .Please study the pictures and enjoy ! 12 month , RTB Guarantee . £5850.00 G.B.Pounds
	Henry Capt - Grande Sonnerie & Alarm With Leather Case A superb 'Grande Sonnerie' carriage clock in a satin gilt , gorge case with an engraved masked dial and push repeat with alarm . This clock has been fully restored and photographed throughout the restoration click HERE to see the pictures. Henry Capt of Geneva was the son of Henry Capt (1773-1841) and won first prize at the Geneva Observatory in 1878 and 1879 for his watch and Clockmaking . He also won an award in 1882 for a Palladium spring . Both Father and son , very respected Horologists of their time . This fine clock is one of the best examples we have seen . 12 month R.T.B Guarantee £5750.00 G.B.Pounds
	Solid Silver , Miniature . A small , solid silver carriage timepiece . Stamped by E.S.B for E S Barnsley & Co Ltd -Edward Souter Barnsley , working at Frederick Street , Birmingham from 1895 until 1921 . This key wound , Jewelled lever escapement miniature carriage clock is hallmarked for 1910 . The case has the rather unusual addition of very well made scalloped feet , rather than the more usual bun foot . 12 month , RTB Guarantee . £985.00 G.B.Pounds
	Leroy a Paris , Push Repeat , Alarm . With leather case . A fine matt gilt , carriage clock in a solid early multi-piece cast 'gorge' case with bell strike , alarm and push repeat .The enamelled dial showing Roman numerals , blued steel Breguet hands with an alarm dial below the '6' . The movement back plate is stamped 5288 and also has the engraved name of Leroy et Fils . Leroy were based in Paris and London with a shop in Regent Street and the Palais Royal , they were retailers and makers of good quality clocks .This clock has push repeat facilty , alarm and hourly strike on a bell . It is also supplied with an original leather carriage clock case to protect it during transit .This clock has an early example of the 'Gorge' case with all bevelled 'white' glass and is quite rare . 12month RTB Guarantee £2200.00 G.B.Pounds
	Soldano , Strike - Push Repeat . A fine gilt carriage clock in a solid cast 'gorge' style case with gong strike and push repeat , the masked enamelled dial showing Roman numerals and blued steel hands . Stamped and numbered Soldano . Joseph Soldano was an early carraige clock producer and was largely responsible for the improvement of fine quality carriage clock production . He was awarded the - Legion d'Honneur for his services to French Horology and won the Gold medal at the Paris exhibition in 1834 . This clock has a gong strike for the hour and half hour with push repeat on demand .Circa 1870 . 12 month RTB Guarantee £1950.00 G.B.Pounds
	Aird & Thomson , Glasgow With Leather Case . A well proportioned Carriage clock in very original condition with its numbered Key and Leather case . A large bevelled top glass to view the original Bi-metallic , jewelled lever escapement , striking on the Hour and half hour on a mellow gong . The movement has been completely serviced / overhauled & polished (see close up photos by clicking on the picture) . Bevelled glasses to all sides and the white enamelled dial is clear and bright with the name 'Aird & Thomson , Glasgow and Paris Made in very small letters beneath . Roman numerals and Breguet type hands . Circa 1890 - 1910 . Height 175mm ( handle up , out of leather case ) £1550.00 G.B.Pounds
	Silver Carriage clock A fine 'Gorge' case carriage clock with a pleasant gong strike in an unusual Chrome looking finish which is actually Rhodium (a member of the Platinum family) , one of the most precious metals in the world -currently selling at $80,000 a Kilogram ! The clock retains the original escapement , all bevelled white glass in perfect condition , a white enamel dial showing the original spade hands . The movement has been fully overhauled / serviced ,which includes rebushing and hand polishing . Circa 1870-80 . £1750.00 G.B.Pounds
	English library /Carriage Timepiece An unusually small ,library timepiece, standing just over 6" Tall , the size makes this quite rare and is the smallest we have ever seen . The clock retains its original , jewelled , English lever escapement with a large balance wheel and timing screws .The chain 'fusee' movement has maintaining power and will run for a week on a wind . The case does not have an opening front door as the hands are to be protected and can be adjusted from the rear with the aid of a hand setting square it is constructed of Oak and veneered in satin Birch .The 3inch enamelled dial is in very good original condition and has the addition of a seconds dial at 12 o'clock. signed T.R.Walter and Son of City Road , London , E.C. who would have made this circa 1870-90. £4250.00 G.B. Pounds
	Carriage clock with case A superb, small masked dial, striking carriage clock. The fully overhauled movement is gong striking on the hour and once for the half hours. The case is polished and laquered so will not require polishing for 15 years or more! This style of carriage clock dates back to around 1910. The case style is 'Anglaise Riche' and is supplied with original case covered with distressed morrocan leather. This clock also has 'Push repeat' on demand and retains the original jewelled lever, silvered platform escapement. £1575.00 G.B. Pounds
	J.Soldano Push Repeat A fine matt gilt carriage clock in a solid cast 'gorge' case with gong strike and push repeat , the enamelled dial showing Roman numerals , blued steel Breguet hands and an attractive shaped handle . Stamped and numbered lever platform escapement by J.Soldano . Joseph Soldano was an early carraige clock producer and was largely responsible for the improvement of fine quality carriage clock production . He was awarded the - Legion d'Honneur for his services to French Horology and won the Gold medal at the Paris exhibition in 1834 . Circa 1870 . 12 month RTB Guarantee £1790.00 G.B.Pounds
	Henri Jacot & original case A very well presented Carriage Clock in a gilded brass , gorge case . This time piece benefits from retaining the original silvered , Jewelled lever escapement which is visable through the large top glass . A white enamel dial with Roman numerals through the substantial bevelled glass . Henri Jacot is one of the most collectable makers of carriage clock makers and this is a very good example with the stamped Logo and numbered case . circa 1895-1900 . please click the image for more detailed photos . 12 month RTB Guarantee G.B. Pounds
	Jules a Paris . An early Carriage clock by Jules of Paris who was working circa 1840 . This is a superb example with the original 'Jules' type platform with Helical Hairspring and , jewelled lever escapement . The clock is number stamped - 523 under the escapement and is also stamped with ' Jules' name at the bottom of the backplate. The large top bevelled glass below the very ornate handle shows the escapement and has the Push repeat facility (through glass, which is also an early feature ). A fine 8 day movement which has not yet been fully serviced as this has just arrived . The case is 'one piece' design with light hand engraving and gilding of good colour , all Bevelled glasses will be removed and polished inside and out . A fine Carriage clock and quite rare to find . 12 month RTB Guarantee G.B.Pounds
	Charles Frodsham , solid silver A small Carriage clock in the 'Hump back' design made from solid silver to commemorate the 80th Birthday of the Queen Mother , only 800 were made and this one is numbered 205 . Hallmarked to the base (1980) and with a good quality 8 day movement and Jewelled , lever escapement . showing a polished and engraved dial plate with a silver Chapter ring . Breguet Hands and signed on the dial Charles Frodsham & Co London England . £895.00 G.B. Pounds
	Oval , Gong Strike Carriage clock A fine Oval Carriage clock in good,original condition . The movement is Gong striking on the hour , the Platform escapement is the original and is working perfectly with a strong action , the polished case is of the earlier style with simple arched handle and Gorge shape base , the back plate is stamped with the logo "J-N " with a fork , and we are currently researching to see who this maker was although we know from the construction it most probably dates circa 1880 (please click the image to see the macro photos ) A fine Carriage clock made in Paris . This clock has been fully dismantled including the escapement and fully overhauled , Oiled and Tested and is sold with a 12 month R.T.B Guarantee . £1850.00 G.B.Pounds
	Stevenard Horologer Mecanicien - 1835 Stevenard of Boulogne was a very well known maker of automata , he is better known for his inventive mechanical Dolls and life like figures rather than clocks , however this Carriage clock is quite unusual and rare . The clock retains the original Lever escapement , and is countwheel striking on a bell , the case retains the solid , engraved back door and the dial is surprisingly good for a clock of this early period of Carriage clock developement . The case is 'multi - piece' rather than 'one piece' like so many of the early clocks . The engraving is still quite crisp and has the original gilding. 12 month RTB Guarantee £2650.00 G.B.Pounds
	Petite Sonnerie A fine and well proportioned Corniche case , Petite sonnerie Carriage clock in very original condition with a large oval top glass to view the original Bi-metallic , split , jewelled lever escapement . Gong striking on the Hour and as with Petite Sonnerie you also have the quarter , half and three-quarter strike on two gongs . The movement is completely original serviced and guaranteed . The bevelled glasses are all in perfect condition , the blued steel spade hour hand and minute pointer , Push repeat Grand sonnerie on demand . Circa 1905 . Height 180mm , Depth 77mm , Width 90mm £1750.00 G.B.Pounds
	Striking Carriage clock A fine and well proportioned , Polished , Corniche case , Carriage clock in very original condition with a large oval top glass to view the Bi-metallic , split , jewelled lever escapement . Gong striking on the Hour and half hour on a mellow gong . The movement has been completely serviced (see close up photos by clicking on the picture) and is guaranteed . The bevelled glasses are all in superb condition and the dial is clear and bright with slightly larger than average Roman numerals which help in reading the time from a distance . Height 163mm £1150.00 G.B.Pounds
	Oval , Gong Strike Carriage clock An Oval Carriage clock in good original condition . The 7 day movement is Gong striking on the hour , the Platform escapement is the original and has the Breguet overcoil and is working perfectly , the case has been profesionally polished and laquered. ( please click the image to see the macro photos )A fine Carriage clock made in Paris circa 1900 . £1250.00 G.B.Pounds
	Deco style with Alarm In all the years we have been buying Carriage clocks we have never seen another one of this type of carriage clock . It is a very stylish timepiece with the added feature of an alarm . The case is nickel on brass and looks original with a nice patina , the dial is silvered and has 'deco' arabic numerals , the rear door is solid and the glasses to all sides are perfect .please click the image for more detailed photos . 12 month RTB Guarantee £950.00 G.B. Pounds
	Serpentine case , Shoolbred . A Large and well proportioned Serpentine case , Carriage clock in very original condition with a rectangular bevelled top glass to view the original Bi-metallic , split , jewelled lever escapement . Gong striking on the Hour and once for the Half hours . The movement is completely original serviced and guaranteed . A nicely shaped handle and small bun feet to finish. It has bevelled glasses all round which have minor chips , but are in good condition , blued steel spade hour hand and minute pointer , Circa 1905 .James Shoolbred and Co held the Royal Warrant from the mid 1880's Height 190mm , Depth 80mm , Width 90mm G.B.Pounds
	Pendule d'Officier A fine , striking Pendule d'officier with 8 day duration movement with a Balance wheel , Jewelled lever escapement . The engine turned dial showing Black Arabic numerals with minutes to the outer edge , decorated with superb finely chased and pierced gilded hands , the case having floral and ribbon spandrels , the classic 'Pagoda' decorated with flower and ribbon mounts and eternal , Serpent drop handle , Standing on four bun feet . ( See close up photos by clicking on the image )Signed by Hunt and Roskell Ltd , 25 Old Bond Street , London . circa 1900. 12 month R.T.B. Guarantee G.B. Pounds
	Carriage Time-piece A carriage clock timepiece in a polished and Laquered Brass case with an enamelled dial showing large Roman numerals , blued steel hands . With the original Jewelled lever balance wheel escapement . viewing recommended . 12 month R.T.B Guarantee £495.00 G.B.Pounds
	Henry Lepine - Masked dial . With Leather Case A wonderful carriage clock in a satin gilt , gorge case with masked dial and push repeat . The hand engraved , masked , enamelled dial showing Roman numerals and blued steel Breguet hands . The movement stamped and numbered 22033 and H.L. for Henry Lepine . Henry Lepine was an exceptional carriage clock maker and this example shows his work well . This clock has a bell strike for the hour and half hour with push repeat on demand . Circa 1870 . We have taken many pictures of this clock during restoration which can be see by clicking here . 12 month , RTB Guarantee . G.B.Pounds
	Bachot A very fine marquetry inlaid rosewood mantel clock of superb proportions, very good colour and patina with small lenticel below the decorative handle to view the original and highly unusual 'single Chaff cutter' escapement , The 3"dial is engine turned with engraved Roman numerals and has a correct number 4 not the usual four single lines but the IV , boxwood stringing to both sides of the case around the edge. A fine French 8 day movement striking on a Bell , polished blue steel Breguet Hands the back of the dial has a small stamp Bachot . Standing 24cms small ! (with Handle raised) . Circa 1840-50 £1695.00 G.B.Pounds
	GROHE ,Wigmore Street , London A fine gorge case Carriage clock in very original condition with a large top glass to view the original Bi-metallic , split , lever platform escapement . The fully serviced 7 day movement is Bell striking on the Hour and once on the half hours the movement is completely original and working perfectly , the case and Glass all of which have been bevelled and are in perfect condition . This carriage clock is signed Grohe of Wigmore Street , London . Circa 1880 , James Grohe is listed working from 1832-81 in Watch and Clockmakers of the World VOL2 . 12 month RTB Guarantee £1500.00 G.B.Pounds
	Early Carriage clock , original case. An early oversize carriage clock with a one piece case in original condition with the Leather carry-case it would have been sold with . This clock although not signed is numbered 8903 . It has the large top glass to view the important original , off set lever ,bi-metallic balance escapement . The original pair of blued steel hands which are typical of this period , striking on the hour on a bell and once on the half hour , viewing recommended . 12 month R.T.B Guarantee £1695.00 G.B.Pounds
	Bolviller a Paris . A fine Carriage clock by Bolviller of Paris who was working circa 1830-70 . The case is made from cast Bronze with polished higher details , the detail can be seen in the macro photos , please click through the images to see . The jewelled lever escapement is the original with hand engraved platform and Balance cock . The clock is number stamped - 358 at bottom of the backplate. The top bevelled glass is very large below the typical Bolviller handle . A fine 8 day movement which has been fully serviced , hand polished Oiled and set up . The back door is solid with cast decorations and winding shutters , all Bevelled white glasses have been removed and polished inside and out . A fine and very rare Carriage clock . 12 month RTB Guarantee
	Oval , Grande Sonnerie , Drocourt A fine engraved Oval , Gorge case Carriage clock with engraved dial mask in very original condition . The movement is early small gong striking on the hours and quarters , the Silvered early Platform escapement is the original and is working perfectly with a strong action , the Gilded case is of the earlier style with an engraved arched handle .This fine Carriage clock is exceptionally rare and in superb condition for its age dating to circa 1860 . This clock has been fully dismantled including the escapement and fully overhauled , Oiled and Tested and is sold with a 12 month R.T.B Guarantee . G.B.Pounds
	Petite Carriage Clock with alarm A very unusual and quite rare , French Carriage Clock in a gilt brass arched case . The very small proportions of this Push repeat carriage clock have to be seen next to a normal size Carriage clock to fully appreciate . The original silvered platform with Jewelled lever escapement sits above the small , gong striking , alarm , push repeat movement with gilt masked dial . The case has a fine gilt carry handle and sits on four small bun feet . There is no makers mark that we can find but the quality and style of this petite carriage clock suggests Margaine at circa 1910 . A superb little clock . 12 month RTB Guarantee G.B. Pounds
	Jules a Paris . An early Carriage clock by Jules of Paris who was working circa 1840 . This is a superb example with the original 'Jules' type platform with Helical Hairspring and , jewelled lever escapement . The clock is number stamped - 414 which also matches the escapement and is also stamped with the name at the bottom of the backplate. The large top bevelled glass below the very ornate handle shows the escapement and has the Push repeat facility (through glass, which is also an early feature ). A fine 8 day movement which has been fully serviced , hand polished and set up . The case is 'one piece' design with light hand engraving and gilding of good colour , all Bevelled white glasses have been removed and polished inside and out . A fine Carriage clock not often seen . 12 month RTB Guarantee
	Margaine , Grande Sonnerie A Large gilded , pinched corner , gorge case , Grande Sonnerie Carriage clock in very original condition with a large top glass to view the original Bi-metallic , split , jewelled lever escapement . Signed on the dial by the retailers A.Barrie , 4 George Street , Edinburgh - who were the retailers and recorded working from 1840 -1907. Gong striking on the Hour and with Grande Sonnerie you also have the quarter , half and three-quarter strike on two gongs ' ting- tang ' following the hour strike . If you prefer you can choose petite sonnerie or silent by simply switching a small lever to the base . The movement is completely original and will be dismantled , serviced , polished and regulated . A fine Grande Sonnnerie Carriage clock from this well known maker . It has bevelled glass , all of which are in superb condition . Circa 1895 .Shown unrestored G.B.Pounds
	Henry Marc a Paris . Henry Marc of Paris working circa 1840 -80. This clock is unusual in that it has the 'Jules' type platform with Helical Hairspring and jewelled lever escapement . The clock is number stamped - 20044 with the oval Henry Marc stamp to the backplate. This number is one of the earliest we have ever seen and think it's highly likely he started the numbering at 20000 which would make this number 44 . The large top bevelled glass below the very ornate handle shows the escapement and fine 8 day movement which has been fully serviced and hand polished . The movement has the addition of hidden ratchet wheels (to the front plate ) it is bell striking on the hour and once for the half hour . The case is hand engraved and in very good order with thick Bevelled glass polished inside and out . A fine and unusually early Carriage clock by Henry Marc . 12 month RTB Guarantee G.B.Pounds
	J.W.Benson , Grande Sonnerie A Large gilded , pinched corner , gorge case , Grande Sonnerie Carriage clock in very original condition with a large top glass to view the original Bi-metallic , split , jewelled lever escapement . Signed on the dial J.W.Benson , 25 Old Bond Street , London , who were the retailers with workshops in Paris . Gong striking on the Hour and with Grande Sonnerie you also have the quarter , half and three-quarter strike on two gongs ' ting- tang ' following the hour strike . If you prefer you can choose petite sonnerie or silent by simply switching a small lever to the base . The movement is completely original and has been fully dismantled , serviced and polished . A fine Grande Sonnnerie Carriage clock from this well known retailer of London. It has bevelled glass , all of which are in superb condition . The Over stamped Drocourt Logo J.W.B also stamped on the backplate with Drocourt stamp inside rear plate Circa 1895 . Click to see Macro photos £G.B.Pounds