Victorian Repeat Strike Carriage Clock, Stunning

Clockwise is delighted to welcome into stock this lovely eight day Victorian carriage clock with strike and repeat function. The restored corniche brass case is in fantastic condition as are the five bevelled glasses and the clock retains its vanity plate to the underside of the base. The rack-striking movement has a lever platform and has just been serviced and cleaned so benefits from my three year guarantee. The platform balance wheel has a dynamic action and the full hours are struck every hour onto a spiral gong with a single strike at every half hour. Original moon hands compliment the immaculate dial and the name 'Margaine' is stamped to the inner backplate between the winding arbor holes. This refers to François-Arsène Margaine, who was famous for producing high-quality carriage clocks in the late 19th century. Based in two Paris sites he was recognized with a silver medal at the 1878 and 1889 Paris exhibitions for his clocks which are known for their fine craftsmanship and details such as white-enamelled dials, moon hands and a repeating mechanism. This clock is numbered 8413 so circa 1885. This is a stunning, fully restored clock - no short guarantees or part restorations that other retailers offer - looking for its new forever home. Clockwise specialises in longcase and bracket clocks and with clients from the world of business, film, sport, royalty and aristocracy - yet more than happy with traditional clients - Clockwise has an unrivalled reputation for excellence and superb service. The height measurement below of 7 inches is to the upturned handle.