Carriage clock - Henri Marc - - Gilt bronze - 1850-1900

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A French 1850–1900 bronze carriage clock by Henri Marc, Paris, gilded bronze with a Jules escapement, 16 cm high, 8 cm wide and 8 cm deep, with an 8‑day mechanical movement and bell strike, supplied with a winding key.

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Rare travel alarm clock with a special so-called JULES escapement in original case with key. Height 16 cm with handle and 12 cm when lying down with handle. Facet-cut glass around, clock signed on the dial and on the movement: Henri Marc Paris. Striking mechanism on bell.
Original old balanced escapement. Signature on the back with Lion. Brequet hands.
Beautiful gilded and engraved case, all in excellent condition.
Two spring weights, one for impact and one for running work.

Rare travel alarm clock with a special so-called JULES escapement in original case with key. Height 16 cm with handle and 12 cm when lying down with handle. Facet-cut glass around, clock signed on the dial and on the movement: Henri Marc Paris. Striking mechanism on bell.
Original old balanced escapement. Signature on the back with Lion. Brequet hands.
Beautiful gilded and engraved case, all in excellent condition.
Two spring weights, one for impact and one for running work.

Details

Bronze type
Gilt bronze
Manufacturer/ Brand
Henri Marc
Era
1400-1900
Clock type
Carriage clock
Material
Bronze
Clock mechanism
Mechanical
Power Reserve
8 day movement
Striking
half hour, one bell
Maker/Designer
Henri Marc
Country of Origin
France
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
In working order
Yes
Height
16 cm
Width
8 cm
Depth
8 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
Weight
1 kg
Winding Key
Yes
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