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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 £1945.00 G.B. Pounds
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Aird & Thomson GlasgowA 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 |
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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 £1450.00 G.B. Pounds
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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 £2350.00 G.B.Pounds |
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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 . £985.00 G.B. Pounds |
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Travel - Carriage Clock with Case A very unusual , French travelling 'Carriage Clock' in a polished and laquered brass case, a jewelled cylinder escapement is visable through the top glass and the beautifully engraved , silvered dial with Roman numerals through the convex glass to the front door . Clocks like this are normally time -only , but this has the addition of being a bell strike which together with the original travel case makes this highly unusual . Stamped to the Back plate - Japy Freres circa 1850-60 £975.00 G.B. Pounds |
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Pons de Paul , SoldanoAn early important carriage clock in an engraved gorge case with bell strike and push repeat an enamelled dial showing Roman numerals , blued steel breguet hands and an attractive engraved shaped handle . Stamped and numbered lever platform escapement by J.Soldano . Pons 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 the round stamp of Pons with Medaille d'Or 1827 . This carriage clock has a 'light' Bell strike on the hour with one for the half hours . Circa 1840-50 . £2250.00 G.B.Pounds |
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Oval , Gong Strike Carriage clockA 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 .
£1950.00 G.B.Pounds |
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Margaine , Grande SonnerieA 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 £4450.00 G.B.Pounds |
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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 |
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Petite SonnerieA 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 £1950.00 G.B.Pounds |
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Striking Carriage clockA 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 £1250.00 G.B.Pounds |
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Oval , Gong Strike Carriage clockAn 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 .
£1350.00 G.B.Pounds
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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
£1150.00 G.B.Pounds |
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Pendule d'OfficierA 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 |
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Carriage Time-pieceA 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
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D.Callaghan of Cork 1858A 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 |
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BachotA 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 £1795.00 G.B.Pounds |
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GROHE ,Wigmore Street , LondonA fine and 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 1600.00 G.B.Pounds |
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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 |
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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
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A fine matt gilt , full size , push repeat Carriage clock in a Canalee / gorge case . The movement is engraved with the retailers name Boxall of Brighton who were working from 1851 until 1878 , this clock most probably dates to the late 1870's . Push repeat hour strike on a Gong with the addition of an Alarm The case has perfect glass to all sides and an oval bevelled top glass to view the original platform escapement £1850.00 G.B.Pounds
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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
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Oval , Grande Sonnerie , DrocourtA 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 .
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J.W.Benson , Grande SonnerieA 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
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