Superb Antique Victorian French 8 day gong striking Carriage clock– ca 1880
£650.00
- Original enamel dial with Arabic numerals
- Ormolu finished case
- Fine original ornate hands
- Platform lever escapement
- Beveled glass panels to all sides
- Circa 1880
- 8 day gong striking movement
- French made
- Fine example
- Original finish
- Working Order, recently serviced
- Comes with double ended winding key
- Measures 17.5cm high with handle up by 9cm wide & 8cm deep
Description
Stunning Victorian antique carriage clock. A Collectors piece, it displays very well with its original ormolu finished stepped case flanked with pillars either side standing on brass bun feet. It has its original white enamel dial with Arabic numerals, the glass panel is decorated with gilt floral decoration. Unique shaped carry handle.
It is in good working order, comes complete with double ended winding key.
The clock is an 8-day French carriage clock. It keeps relatively good time and has an rectangle beveled viewing window to see the original platform balance in action.
Good condition for age, showing slight signs of age to the case.
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Additional information
| Dimensions | 8 × 9 × 17.5 cm |
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