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Paul Garnier Carriage clock with Chaff-Cutter escapement
A fine and rare French engraved gilt brass carriage clock with two-plane 'chaffcutter' escapement, attributed to Paul Garnier, Paris, and retailed by A. Demeur, Brussels.
Dated circa 1845.
The one-piece caddy moulded case is typical of Garnier’s second series. Beautifully designed, the bevelled glasses fit within slots in the base-plate to keep the movement free of dust. Both case and dial mask are profusely engarved with foliate scrolls. The hinged rear door is similarly engraved, with shuttered winding and hand setting holes.
The perfect white enamel Roman dial has blue numerals and blued steel trefoil hands. It is signed A DEMEUR HR. DE LA COUR, A BRUXELLES and set into a fine rococo scroll engraved rectangular gilt brass dial.
The bell-striking movement has a two-plane 'chaffcutter' escapement regulated by a three-arm monometallic balance. This chaff cutter escapement was patented by designed by Garnier in 1829 and patented in 1830. The backplate is numbered 2054 behind the bell, a stamp repeated in the base of the case. The bell also half conceals the outside countwheel It is stamped to the frontplate of the movement with the Holingue Frères H.L. mark, Holingue being the supplier of the blancs roulant.
The movement is awaiting overhaul, once done, it will be guaranteeeed for 3 years.
Height: 15.5cm (6in)
A. Demeur was the watch and clockmaker to the King of France, Charles X (1824-1830).
Paul Garnier is recorded in CARRIAGE CLOCKS Their History and Development, by Allix and Bonnert as born 1801 and studying under Antide Janvier before setting up his own workshops in 1825. He was awarded silver medals in the Paris Exhibitions of 1827, 34, and 39 and gold medals in 1844 and 49. He worked from various addresses at Rue Taitbout, Paris and died in 1869 leaving the business to his son of the same name who was still exhibiting carriage clocks in the Paris Exhibition of 1889. In 1916 his son Paul bequeathed his excellent watch and clock collection to the Louvre.
Leigh Extence has written an article for the NAWCC [], in which he examines an unsigned Garnier clock and attributes it to the maker through through various features. This Demeur clock has the same Garnier trademark arrow and style of font that Leigh identifies, and the case is similarly stamped with the serial number at the threshold of the back door.
We are proud to be one of the UK’s finest suppliers of high quality Antique Clocks. We are based in Somerset, but also serve the rest of the UK. We are also delighted to have a number of overseas customers.
The workshops have recently relocated to Somerset and we continue to stock a large range of antique clocks and new clocks at very competitive prices.
We are proud to be members of LAPADA, the Association of Art and Antique Dealers.
Carlton Clocks is also a business partner of the British Horological Institute.
Ian has years of experience in restoring and maintaining clocks. He has a particular interest in early electric clocks. You will see from our Electric Clocks catalogue that we also manufacture and supply a small range of parts for Bulle, Eureka and Brillie electric clocks.
The mix of other clocks for sale is limited only by what Ian finds interesting and/or beautiful, aesthetically or mechanically.
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Bank Farm
Lower Odcombe
Yeovil
Somerset
BA22 8TY
Tel : 01935 713333
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Dated circa 1845.
The one-piece caddy moulded case is typical of Garnier’s second series. Beautifully designed, the bevelled glasses fit within slots in the base-plate to keep the movement free of dust. Both case and dial mask are profusely engarved with foliate scrolls. The hinged rear door is similarly engraved, with shuttered winding and hand setting holes.
The perfect white enamel Roman dial has blue numerals and blued steel trefoil hands. It is signed A DEMEUR HR. DE LA COUR, A BRUXELLES and set into a fine rococo scroll engraved rectangular gilt brass dial.
The bell-striking movement has a two-plane 'chaffcutter' escapement regulated by a three-arm monometallic balance. This chaff cutter escapement was patented by designed by Garnier in 1829 and patented in 1830. The backplate is numbered 2054 behind the bell, a stamp repeated in the base of the case. The bell also half conceals the outside countwheel It is stamped to the frontplate of the movement with the Holingue Frères H.L. mark, Holingue being the supplier of the blancs roulant.
The movement is awaiting overhaul, once done, it will be guaranteeeed for 3 years.
Height: 15.5cm (6in)
A. Demeur was the watch and clockmaker to the King of France, Charles X (1824-1830).
Paul Garnier is recorded in CARRIAGE CLOCKS Their History and Development, by Allix and Bonnert as born 1801 and studying under Antide Janvier before setting up his own workshops in 1825. He was awarded silver medals in the Paris Exhibitions of 1827, 34, and 39 and gold medals in 1844 and 49. He worked from various addresses at Rue Taitbout, Paris and died in 1869 leaving the business to his son of the same name who was still exhibiting carriage clocks in the Paris Exhibition of 1889. In 1916 his son Paul bequeathed his excellent watch and clock collection to the Louvre.
Leigh Extence has written an article for the NAWCC [], in which he examines an unsigned Garnier clock and attributes it to the maker through through various features. This Demeur clock has the same Garnier trademark arrow and style of font that Leigh identifies, and the case is similarly stamped with the serial number at the threshold of the back door.
We are proud to be one of the UK’s finest suppliers of high quality Antique Clocks. We are based in Somerset, but also serve the rest of the UK. We are also delighted to have a number of overseas customers.
The workshops have recently relocated to Somerset and we continue to stock a large range of antique clocks and new clocks at very competitive prices.
We are proud to be members of LAPADA, the Association of Art and Antique Dealers.
Carlton Clocks is also a business partner of the British Horological Institute.
Ian has years of experience in restoring and maintaining clocks. He has a particular interest in early electric clocks. You will see from our Electric Clocks catalogue that we also manufacture and supply a small range of parts for Bulle, Eureka and Brillie electric clocks.
The mix of other clocks for sale is limited only by what Ian finds interesting and/or beautiful, aesthetically or mechanically.
Price The price has been listed in British Pounds.
Conversion rates as of 9/MAY/2024. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer.
Period Mid 19th Century Antiques
Material Gilt
Origin French
Maker Paul Garnier
Item code as392a638
Status Reserved
£9700.00 
$12136.64
€11262.67
$12136.64
€11262.67
Conversion rates as of 9/MAY/2024. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer.
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We deliver our clocks fully insured free of charge anywhere in the United Kingdom and include comprehensive setting up instructions. Quotations can be arranged anywhere else worldwide.
View all stock from
Carlton Clocks
Bank FarmLower Odcombe
Yeovil
Somerset
BA22 8TY
Tel : 01935 713333
Non UK callers : +44 1935 713333
Get directions to Carlton Clocks
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