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Superb Antique Victorian French 8 Day Gong Striking Carriage Clock ca.1880
REF: 2283 / LA510823
£650
€759
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Description
Original enamel dial with Arabic numerals
Ormolu finished case
Fine original ornate hands
Platform lever escapement
Bevelled glass panels to all sides
8 day gong striking movement
French made
Fine example
Original finish
Working order, recently serviced
Comes with double ended winding key
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 bevelled viewing window to see the original platform balance in action.
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measurements
Measures 17.5cm high with handle up by 9cm wide & 8cm deep.
measurements
declaration
Vintage Clocks has clarified that the Superb Antique Victorian French 8 Day Gong Striking Carriage Clock ca.1880 (LA510823) is genuinely of the period declared with the date/period of manufacture being c.1880
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condition
condition
Good condition for age, showing slight signs of age to the case.