Description
Rare Antique French Gorge Case Striking Carriage Clock – c.1850 – Fully Serviced with Key
Up for sale is this magnificent, early antique French Brass Striking Carriage Clock, dating back to circa 1850. This highly sought-after collector’s model features an authentic, solid Gorge case layout, distinguished by its complex, multi-tiered classical mouldings. Fitted with a large, rectangular bevelled glass viewing panel on top, it strikes the hours and half-hours on a coiled gong. It comes complete with a winding key, has been professionally fully serviced, and is in excellent working order.
Key Features & Details:
- Prestigious Solid Gorge Case: Features the iconic, highly collectable Gorge style case, prized for its heavy construction and elegant, integrated classical contours.
- Large Platform Viewing Window: An expansive, rectangular top glass panel provides an exceptional, unobstructed view of the high-grade mechanical platform movement in action.
- Hour & Half-Hour Strike: Fitted with a beautifully clear striking mechanism that strikes a rich, crisp coiled gong on both the hour and the half-hour.
- Circa 1850 Early Antique Heritage: An authentic mid-19th-century French piece from the prime golden era of French carriage clock production.
- Fine Roman Dial: Features a clean white enamel face with classic black Roman numerals, outer five-minute Arabic markers, and traditional dark Breguet-style hands.
- Winding Key Included: Comes complete with a matching winding key so it is ready to wind and enjoy straight out of the box.
- Condition: Professionally fully serviced and in excellent, fully operational condition.
Dimensions:
- Height (Handle Up): 17 cm
- Height (Handle Down): 13.5 cm
- Width: 8 cm
- Depth: 7.5 cm
Securely packaged and shipped with tracked, insured courier delivery. Please see photos for a closer look at this early masterpiece.
