Stock No. | JH116 |
Height | 7.5 inches with handle, or 5.75 without. |
Case | The finely engraved canellee case bears nearly all of its original gilding. The strike work is mounted on the backplate where there is a further bell in the base for the alarm. The glass top, back and side panels allow for viewing of the movement. |
Dial | The white enamelled dial signed by Vrard employs Roman numerals, has a centre sweep seconds hand, and a large subsidiary dial for the alarm. |
Movement | The movement strikes and repeats on a bell. |
Duration | 8 day. |
Provenance | Derek Roberts fine antique clocks and barometers, 1997. Private English collector. |
Comparative Literature | Carriage clocks: their history and development by Allix and Bonnert. Carriage and other travelling clocks by Derek Roberts. |
Condition | Very good condition. |
Engraved carriage clock by L. Vrard & Co. Circa 1880
A fascinating engraved carriage clock made for the Chinese export market complete with its original carrying case by L. Vrard & Co.
£5,500
Additional information
Dimensions | 5827373 cm |
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