Gilt Bronze Quarter Hour Repeater Grand Sonnerie Carriage Clock. Japonesque case has hand hammered mixed metal front and side panels in copper, silver, yellow gold and dark brown patina with relief flowers, filigree and insects, has turned bamboo style corner columns with mixed metal capitols and a hinged handle on the top; beveled glass on the rear door, front and oval top exposing the escapement. 2 in. silvered dial signed “Bigelow, Kennard & Co., Boston”, has black incised Roman hour numerals, 5 minute numerals and open moon hands; brass 8 day spring driven movement has a platform lever escapement and repeating quarter hour Grand Sonnerie strike on 2 coiled gongs. Beautiful overall condition, running, striking and repeating. 7″ high x 4.75″ wide x 4″ deep. Weight: 7 lbs.
Henry Capt Grand Sonnerie Carriage Clock. 2″ porcelain dial signed “Henry Capt, Geneve” has blue hour numbers, gilt brass hands and sub alarm dial; quality brass 8 day spring driven movement signed “Henry Capt, Geneve” and signed with “A.M.” and beehive trade mark for Francois Arsene Margaine, has a platform lever escapement, grand sonnerie quarter hour strke on 2 coiled gongs with quarter hour repeater and sub alarm mechanism. In a fancy gilt brass case with hinged handle, turned corner columns and beveled glass on the front, sides, rear door and top, viewing the escapement. In excellent overall condition, running and striking. 7″ high x 4.25″ wide x 3.75″ deep. Weight: 5.75 lbs.
Brass Grand Sonnerie Repeater Carriage Clock
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Brass Grand Sonnerie Repeater Carriage Clock. 2.25″ porcelain dial has black Roman hour numerals, blued open moon hands and sub alarm dial; brass 8 day spring driven movement with platform lever escapement has a quarter hour grand sonnerie strike with repeater on 2 coiled gongs and sub alarm mechanism. In a polished gilt brass case with hinged handle and beveled glass on the front, sides, rear door and top, viewing the escapement. Good overall condition, running, striking, repeating and alarm functions, unsigned. 6″ high x 3.75″ wide x 3.25″ deep. Weight: 4.75 lbs.