Seller:graham3943✉️(1,664)100%,
Location:Thames Ditton (nr. Hampton Court), Surrey, GB,
Ships to: WORLDWIDE,
Item:362530465922ANTIQUE BRASS CARRIAGE CLOCK WITH MASKED DIAL. KEY. FULL SERVICE DEC. 2018 . I AM RETIRED AND HAVE HAD PROFESSIONAL HOROLOGICAL TRAINING. I RESTORE ANTIQUE/VINTAGE CLOCKS AS A HOBBY IN MY SPARE TIME AND SPECIALISE IN CARRIAGE CLOCKS CLASSIC TOP QUALITY ANTIQUE FRENCH CARRIAGE CLOCK IN QUITE AMAZING ORIGINAL CONDITION. IT WAS MANUFACTURED IN FRANCE C 1895. I THOROUGHLY ENJOYED COMPLETELY OVERHAULING AND SERVICING IT JUST BEFORE CHRISTMAS. IT IS RARE INDEED TO FIND A CLOCK IN AS GOOD CONDITION AS THIS - IT IS SOMETHING OF A COLLECTOR'S ITEM. Height (with handle folded down) 4 3/4 inches (12 cms); Width 3 inches (7.5 cms); Depth 2 1/2 inches (6 cms).
MOVEMENT : 8-day timepiece manufactured by Couaillet Freres with a numbered movement (29 inside both plates). It has been fitted with a new Swiss lever escapement (number 705030), which works well with good amplitude. It is an unusually good quality movement. All the back plate screws have been nicely "blued" and the back plate cocks are all pinned in place. The movement was pretty dirty when I acquired the clock, so I dismantled it completely and checked all parts carefully for wear (none found). I then hand-polished the pivots, pegged out the sinks and finally, after polishing the parts and rebuilding it, I oiled it back and front with appropriate grade clock oil. The movement now looks almost like it would have done when the clock was first sold!
CASE : Solid cast brass serpentine case in excellent overall condition. It sits on small turned brass bun feet and has a beautifully shaped handle. All parts are stamped with the number 23 which shows that it is all entirely original. It was quite heavily tarnished when I got it so I dismantled it and then cleaned and hand-polished the parts before giving them a coat of special micro-crystalline wax polish to preserve the lovely patina the whole case now has. The rear glazed door opens and closes with satisfying precision and is a beautiful fit - a good sign for obvious reasons!
DIAL : An attractive feature of this clock, the white enamel-on-copper dial is set behind a polished brass masking plate and is marked with the name of the original retailer - "BRAYBROOKE DORCHESTER". The bold arabic numerals and the chapter ring are as good as they were when the clock was new. The dial is original to the clock and in absolutely perfect condition. The polished blued-steel hands are also original and are in perfect condition.
GLASSES : It's not often one can say this but, all five thick bevelled glasses are original and in perfect condition .
KEY : The clock comes with a new double-ended brass key. The large end is for winding the eight-day movement and the other end is for adjusting the hands.
INSTRUCTIONS: I will enclose with the clock some simple instructions about how to get it going if it has stopped whilst in the post. I will also provide my contact details so you can get in touch with me about care/maintenance etc.
THIS CLASSIC ANTIQUE CLOCK IS WITHOUT DOUBT AMONG THE BEST I HAVE COME ACROSS IN ALL MY YEARS WORKING WITH CARRIAGE CLOCKS. IT'S IN AMAZING CONDITION! The clock is rather heavy hence the relatively high packaging and postage charge. UK £10.00; EU £20.00 (approx. 25 Euros); Elsewhere £30.00 I pack well, post promptly after payment (tracked and insured), and keep purchasers informed at all stages of the transaction. I would ask you please to read my 100% positive feedback on eBay - a record I am proud of and intend to maintain. That is your guarantee. Thank you very much for looking and good luck if you decide to bid.
Condition:This clock is in unusually good original condition. It was made in France in about 1895. I completely dismantled the movement to check it for wear then cleaned polished and oiled it. (It now works perfectly). I also cleaned and polished the case finishing it off with a special wax polish to protect the antique brass finish. The case, movement, dial and glasses are faultless and the clock has a replacement Swiss seven jewelled lever escapement and so keeps excellent time. An amazing find!. The double-ended brass key is new.
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1,664+ items sold. 0% negative feedback. Great seller with very good positive feedback and over 50 ratings.