Clock · Carriage clock
This mid-19th century French carriage clock by Raingo Frères à Paris features a gilt brass case surmounted by a carrying handle over a large glazed observation window with a repeat button. The 2.5-inch white enamel dial displays Roman numeral hour markers, shaped blued steel hands, and a lower auxiliary subsidiary dial with Arabic numerals for setting the alarm. The maker's signature appears below the main chapter ring. The source reports that the movement features grande sonnerie striking on a pair of polished steel bells and a Swiss lever platform escapement.
Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.
The object is described as a French carriage clock measuring 16cms (6.25ins) in height. The case is surmounted by a brass carrying handle.
The design includes a large glazed observation window on the top, which features a repeat button. The case is set upon a shaped and moulded base.
The clock features a 2.5-inch white enamel dial with black Roman numeral hour markers and shaped blued steel hands. An Arabic numeral dial is present for alarm settings.
The dial is signed 'Raingo Frères à Paris'.
The timepiece incorporates a grande sonnerie movement with a Swiss lever platform escapement. It is designed to strike the hours and quarters on a pair of polished steel bells attached to the back plate; the alarm also sounds on this bell configuration.
The back plate of the movement is documented as being fully signed.
| Field | Source-reported value | Source quotation |
|---|---|---|
| Maker | Raingo Frères à Paris | “signed Raingo Frères à Paris” |
| Dial Diameter | 2.5 inch | “The 2.5 inch white enamel dial” |
| Escapement | Swiss lever platform escapement | “finely made Swiss lever platform escapement” |
| Height | 16cms (6.25ins) | “16cms (6.25ins) high.” |
| Striking Mechanism | Grande sonnerie striking on two polished steel bells | “striking the hours and quarters on a pair of polished steel bells mounted to the back plate” |
| Dating | Mid-19th century | “A mid 19th century French grande sonnerie striking carriage clock” |
| Auction Result | £1,408 (including premium) | “Sold for £1,408 inc. premium” |
Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.
Reviewed 2026-10-22 · Record 0382e500fc
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