Kembery Antique Clocks & Watches Ltd

Description

A small proportioned, French striking carriage clock. An enamel dial with Roman numerals and blued steel 'moon' hands. Concave and convex case mouldings to the 'gorge' case. A decorative handle to the top. There is remnants of the old gilding to parts of the case. The mechanism is engraved to the backplate 'BRIGHT PARIS'. Gorge cased clocks are earlier examples and the cases are made to a higher standard and detail. Circa 1860.

An 8-day duration mechanism striking the hours and 1/2 hours on a gong. The original escapement visible through the large top glass.

Height 4 1/2" / 11cms (handle down) Width 3 / 8cms Depth 2 1/2" / 6cms

From Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd. you can expect a genuine antique carriage clock with 12 months guarantee. Worldwide tracked and insured delivery. Please phone 01179565281 to order the clock. We can send you a Whatsapp video in more detail, please contact us. We are members of The British Watchmakers and Clockmakers Guild.