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Anglaise Riche carriage clock

Partially verified

This carriage clock, identified by the source as an Anglaise Riche model, originates from approximately 1910. The object features a metallic frame with a hinged handle at the top and classic base moldings, finished with a protective lacquer. The white dial, displaying Roman numerals, is set within a flat yellow-toned mask. Visibility into the movement is provided by glass panels positioned on the front, sides, back, and top. The clock is accompanied by a travel case lined with purple velvet and finished in Moroccan leather, showing signs of wear. Its mechanical movement, which has been fully overhauled, includes a striking mechanism that hits a metallic coiled gong on the hour and half-hour. A push-button repeat feature allows for manual sound activation. The clock retains its original silvered, jewelled lever platform escapement, which remains visible through the rear glass panel.

The Anglaise Riche carriage clock, with its protective leather travel case open.
The Anglaise Riche carriage clock, with its protective leather travel case open. — Zamanito. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
zamanito.com
Category
Clock · Carriage clock
Maker / attribution
Not established
Reference
Not recorded
Catalogue / lot identifier
Source URL identifies the listing
Source-reported date
circa 1910
Source-reported place
Not established

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

Case and Dial Design

The clock is designed in the Anglaise Riche style, characterized by a metallic frame with a hinged carrying handle at the top. The structure incorporates classical base moldings and glass panels on the front, sides, rear, and top. The metal surfaces have been polished and coated in lacquer, a measure reported to maintain the finish and prevent the need for future polishing.

The dial consists of a white circular chapter ring featuring black Roman numerals. This ring is mounted onto a flat, yellow-toned masked panel. The case is accompanied by a vintage travel box finished in Moroccan leather with a purple velvet interior lining. The exterior of the leather case displays signs of age-related wear and distress.

Evidence for this section
  • “قاب فلزی ساعت با دستگیره تاشوی مفصلی در بالا و پایه‌های متناسب کلاسیک آراسته شده است”
  • “صفحه ساعت از یک بخش دایره‌ای سفیدرنگ با اعداد رومی تشکیل شده که در مرکز صفحه‌ای تخت و زردرنگ (ماسک) جای گرفته است”
  • “جعبه سفری بیرونی دارای کهنگی و فرسودگی طبیعی چرم (Distressed) ناشی از گذر زمان است”

Movement and Escapement

The mechanical movement is contained within the glass-enclosed frame, allowing the interior components and balance wheel to be observed. According to the reported information, the movement has been fully overhauled. The timing regulation is facilitated by an original silvered platform escapement of the jewelled lever type, which is positioned at the top of the movement and remains visible through the rear glass panel.

The clock includes a striking mechanism that interacts with a coiled metallic gong. It is configured to strike the hours as well as a single stroke on the half-hours. Furthermore, the clock is equipped with a push-repeat function, activated by a button located on the top of the case, which allows the user to trigger the strike on demand.

Evidence for this section
  • “موتور مکانیکی ساعت طبق منبع به طور کامل اورهال و سرویس شده است (Fully overhauled)”
  • “این سازوکار همچنین پلتفرم اسکیپ‌منت اهرمی جواهرنشان با روکش نقره‌ای (Silvered platform escapement) اصلی خود را حفظ کرده است”
  • “مجهز به سیستم زنگ‌زنی روی زنگوله فنری فلزی (Gong) است”

Attribution and Condition

The object is dated to approximately 1910 based on its style and construction features. The case is described as an Anglaise Riche model, though no specific manufacturer or maker's signature is currently provided by the source. The condition of the movement is stated to be overhauled, while the accompanying travel case is noted to exhibit natural distress.

This includes inspecting the backplate of the movement for any maker's marks or individual serial numbers that may confirm the origin, as well as confirming the functionality of the mainsprings and the presence of a compatible winding key.

Evidence for this section
  • “سبک ساخت این ساعت به حدود سال ۱۹۱۰ میلادی تعلق دارد”
  • “طراحی قاب آن مطابق با الگوی مشهور Anglaise Riche شکل گرفته است”
  • “به خریداران و مجموعه‌داران توصیه می‌شود پیش از خرید، شماره سریال احتمالی و مهر سازنده بر روی صفحه پشتی موتور، وضعیت فنرهای کوک و همراه داشتن کلید کوک مناسب را به صورت مستقل ارزیابی و تأیید نمایند.”

Open research questions

  • What is the identification of the maker based on movement markings?
  • Does the serial number on the movement match the original production records for the circa 1910 Anglaise Riche models?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Anglaise Riche carriage clock
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
ModelAnglaise Riche“طراحی قاب آن مطابق با الگوی مشهور Anglaise Riche شکل گرفته است.”
Datingcirca 1910“سبک ساخت این ساعت به حدود سال ۱۹۱۰ میلادی تعلق دارد”
Case FinishLacquered metal“قاب پولیش و لاک‌خورده (Lacquered) شده است”
EscapementJewelled lever platform, silvered“پلتفرم اسکیپ‌منت اهرمی جواهرنشان با روکش نقره‌ای (Silvered platform escapement) اصلی خود را حفظ کرده است.”
StrikingGong, hours and half-hours“مجهز به سیستم زنگ‌زنی روی زنگوله فنری فلزی (Gong) است که تعداد ساعات را در راس هر ساعت و یک تک‌زنگ را در نیم‌ساعت‌ها می‌نوازد.”
Manual repeatPush repeat button“امکان تکرار دستی زنگ بر حسب تقاضا با فشردن دکمه تعبیه‌شده در بالای قاب (Push repeat) در دسترس است.”
Movement conditionFully overhauled“موتور مکانیکی ساعت طبق منبع به طور کامل اورهال و سرویس شده است (Fully overhauled).”
CaseMoroccan leather with purple velvet“با روکش چرم مراکشی و آستر مخملی بنفش”

Visible details

  • Hinged handle with central grip at the top
  • Glass panels on all four sides and top
  • Visible coiled gong at the rear of the movement
  • Purple velvet lining inside the leather case

Research qualifications

  • Maker is not identified
  • Exact serial number and manufacturer's marks require physical verification on the movement backplate

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

Consulted source

Carriage clock with case

Reviewed 2026-11-02 · Record fffb5421c6

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