Carlton Clocks

Description

A rare long duration French skeleton clock under a glass dome, by Silvani of Paris, dated c.1840.

The two train movement strikes on a bell with a three week duration.

The exposed two-train brass movement is supported on four brass pillars and heavy plates with further ebonised wood Doric columns beneath. It strikes the hours and the passing of the half hour on the large silvered bell surmounting the movement. The rear of one of the barrels is signed Silvani, Paris.

The 3½ inch dial white enamel chapter ring has Roman numerals and is also signed for the maker.

Steel moon hands.

Compensated pendulum.

Height 19in (49cms) to the top of the dome
Width: 12½ in (32cms)
Depth 8½ in (21cms)

J Silvani is recorded as working in Paris from 1835. A portico clock by Silvani resides in the Royal Collection in London.

To be overhauled and guaranteed for 3 years.


We are proud to be one of the UK’s finest suppliers of high quality Antique Clocks. We are based in Somerset, but also serve the rest of the UK. We are also delighted to have a number of overseas customers.

The workshops have recently relocated to Somerset and we continue to stock a large range of antique clocks and new clocks at very competitive prices.

We are proud to be members of LAPADA, the Association of Art and Antique Dealers.
Carlton Clocks is also a business partner of the British Horological Institute.

Ian has years of experience in restoring and maintaining clocks. He has a particular interest in early electric clocks. You will see from our Electric Clocks catalogue that we also manufacture and supply a small range of parts for Bulle, Eureka and Brillie electric clocks.

The mix of other clocks for sale is limited only by what Ian finds interesting and/or beautiful, aesthetically or mechanically.