A Truly magnificent, French Grande Sonnerie, Parcel-Silvered, Gilt Brass, Striking & Repeating Carriage Clock ,(on double gong), with Alarm.C.1890.

The Case of the highest quality and construction, the reeded columns and Corinthian capitals with Acanthus finals.

The white enamel dial with Roman Numerals and Blued Steel hands with subsidiary alarm dial.

The high grade movement with Silvered platform to lever escapement and bimetalic balance.

The Strike /repeat on double gong to the back plate.

Three position Sonnerie setting by a lever to the underside of the case.
A close-up of the case shows the highest quality of construction, the reeded columns and Corinthian capitals with Acanthus finals in Rose Gilt. These can be seen in a most excellent and crisp condition.

Here on the left we can see the Alarm hammer and winding (top left).

The Double gong and winding for the time train and strike.

Hand setting to the centre,and alarm setting bottom centre.

A close-up of the three position Sonnerie setting by a lever to the underside of the case.

 

This rare and exceptionally fine Carriage Clock is in excellent condition,running perfectly, a truly magnificent and beautiful example.

Stock # 1793

Size : 18cm height to hilt of handle, 21cm overall height to top of handle.

Price: £9,500.00

 

 

 

 

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