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Victorian Mantel Clock Masked Dial – French 8-Day Carriage Clock with Repeat Feature

Partially verified

This carriage clock is a large model measuring approximately 19cm in height with the handle raised. It features a French 8-day striking movement that sounds the hour and half-hour, accompanied by a repeat feature. The clock is housed in a brass case with five bevelled glass panels and retains its original finish. The dial is a masked design with enamel chaptering featuring black Arabic numerals and intricately cut hands. The movement is equipped with a lever ratchet escapement and a silvered platform escapement. The clock comes with a double-ended winding key. The vendor reports that the clock has been fully serviced and is in working order. Dimensions are documented as 8cm by 9.5cm by 19cm.

Full front view of the French 8-day carriage clock showing the dial and handle.
Full front view of the French 8-day carriage clock showing the dial and handle. — Vintage Clocks UK. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
vintageclocks.uk
Category
Clock · Carriage clock
Maker / attribution
Not established
Reference
Not recorded
Catalogue / lot identifier
JN 5
Source-reported date
circa 1890
Source-reported place
France

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

The clock is constructed with a brass case that incorporates five bevelled glass panels, allowing visibility of the movement. The handle is positioned at the top of the case, which stands 19cm high when the handle is raised and 16cm when lowered. The piece measures 9.5cm in width and 8cm in depth. The exterior maintains what the source identifies as the original finish.

The dial is designed with a masked appearance and features enamel chaptering. The time is indicated by black Arabic numerals and original, intricately cut hands.

Evidence for this section
  • “5 bevelled glass panels to the case”
  • “Original masked dial with enamel chaptering”
  • “Original finish to case and dial”

Movement and Mechanism

The timepiece is powered by a French 8-day striking movement. It is engineered to strike the hour and the half-hour on a gong, and it includes a repeat feature. The mechanism utilizes a lever ratchet escapement, and the platform escapement is silvered.

The seller reports having fully serviced the movement, noting that it is currently in working order. The clock is accompanied by a double-ended winding key for operation.

Evidence for this section
  • “Fully serviced French 8-day striking movement”
  • “Gong striking movement striking the hour and half hour with repeat feature”
  • “Fully serviced and silvered platform escapement”

Condition and Maintenance

The auction description reports that the clock has been fully serviced by the vendor. It is described as being in working order and in what the seller characterizes as terrific condition.

The source notes that the original finish is present on both the case and the dial.

Evidence for this section
  • “Working Order, fully serviced by me at Vintage Clocks”
  • “it is in terrific condition and full working order”
  • “Original finish to case and dial”

Open research questions

  • What is the specific manufacturer or retailer responsible for this movement?
  • Does the serial number or maker's mark exist on the internal movement plate, hidden from external view?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Victorian Mantel Clock Masked Dial – French 8-Day Carriage Clock with Repeat Feature
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
Movement duration8-day“French 8-day striking movement”
EscapementLever ratchet“Wonderful original lever ratchet escapement”
StrikingHour and half hour with repeat“Gong striking movement striking the hour and half hour with repeat feature”
Dimensions19cm high with handle up“Measures 19cm high with handle up 16cm high down by 9.5cm wide and 8cm depth.”
Datingcirca 1890“This clock dates to around 1890”
Lot IdentifierJN 5“SKU: JN 5”

Visible details

  • Case features five glass panels
  • Dial includes a central masked section
  • Handle is top-mounted with decorative detailing

Research qualifications

  • Manufacturer is not identified in the source
  • Specific metal composition of the case is not stated

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

Consulted source

Victorian Mantel Clock Masked Dial – French 8-Day Carriage Clock with Repeat Feature

Reviewed 2026-11-02 · Record 721f80bd32

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