Antique French 'Anglaise' with an openwork mask., Carriage clock - - Gilt brass - 1850-1900
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Selected by Paula Martin-Calero Toro
Holds a degree in art history; over six years cataloguing and appraising antiques.
Estimate € 350 - € 400
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Antique French carriage clock in the Anglaise style, dated circa 1890–1895, in gilt brass with classical fluted corner pillars and a gorge handle, with a crème enamel dial and openwork gilt brass mask, 8‑day mechanical time‑only movement, in excellent working condition, measuring 14.5 cm high, 9 cm wide, 7.5 cm deep, weighing 1000 g and supplied with a winding key.
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Description from the seller
A very fine and high-quality French clock (carriage clock) in the elegant 'Anglaise' style, dating from circa 1890–1895.
Features & Design:
• Case: Gilded brass with classic fluted corner pillars and a 'Gorge' handle. The brass has a beautiful, authentic patina.
• Dial: Cream-white enamel numbers ring with Arabic numerals and a refined, openwork (fretwork) brass mask with a worked gold-colored center. Fully undamaged (no hairlines or chips).
Movement & Condition:
• Type: Original 8-day time-only movement with a platform escapement, beautifully visible through the top glass.
• Condition: Excellent working and runs strongly. The movement ticks very smoothly and reliably. The back plate bears historical watchmaker maintenance marks.
Dimensions:
• Height: approx. 14.5 cm (without handle)
• Width: approx. 9 cm
• Depth: approx. 7.5 cm
An especially beautiful and rarer collector’s piece in top mechanical condition. The clock is shipped with the utmost care double-packaged and worldwide by registered mail and insured.
A very fine and high-quality French clock (carriage clock) in the elegant 'Anglaise' style, dating from circa 1890–1895.
Features & Design:
• Case: Gilded brass with classic fluted corner pillars and a 'Gorge' handle. The brass has a beautiful, authentic patina.
• Dial: Cream-white enamel numbers ring with Arabic numerals and a refined, openwork (fretwork) brass mask with a worked gold-colored center. Fully undamaged (no hairlines or chips).
Movement & Condition:
• Type: Original 8-day time-only movement with a platform escapement, beautifully visible through the top glass.
• Condition: Excellent working and runs strongly. The movement ticks very smoothly and reliably. The back plate bears historical watchmaker maintenance marks.
Dimensions:
• Height: approx. 14.5 cm (without handle)
• Width: approx. 9 cm
• Depth: approx. 7.5 cm
An especially beautiful and rarer collector’s piece in top mechanical condition. The clock is shipped with the utmost care double-packaged and worldwide by registered mail and insured.
Details
Brass type
Gilt brass
Era
1400-1900
Number of objects
1
Clock type
Antique French 'Anglaise' with an openwork mask., Carriage clock
Material
Brass, Glass, Gold plated
Clock mechanism
Mechanical
Power reserve
8 day movement
Striking
Not striking
Country of origin
France
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
In working order
Yes
Height
14.5 cm
Width
9 cm
Depth
7.5 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
Weight
1000 g
Winding key
Yes
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