Antique Brass Gilt Large Repeating Carriage Clock
Silvered Masked Dial With Roman Numerals
Marked Clerke Royal Exchange London on the face
Good Working Order
Striking on gong
Gilded brass with very thick crystal glasses, the top one has some chips in a corner
Larger than usual size, approx 13.5cm high excluding the handle and very heavy - over 2kg
High quality piece with a soft ticking sound
Made in France by G. Lamaille for Clerke Royal Exchange London
Very rare piece offered in original condition
This type of clocks are sold for crazy amounts ( four figures ) on high street boutiques.
A good opportunity to have it at auction with no reserve
This came from a fine clocks collection alongside with others that will be sold in the coming days
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The clock’s approx dimensions:
- 13.5cm high
- 17.5cm high including the handle
- 10cm wide
- 8.5cm deep
This rarity is a Striking Repeating Clock and not a grande sonnerie? as advised by a knowledgeable and helpful member.
The clock strikes every half and full hours ( ten o’clock chimes ten times, etc )
Even though it is very old it works as it should
A top quality rare example
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