Carlton Clocks

Description

An early French carriage clock dating from c.1850 with typical 'Jules platform escapement' by Jules of Paris, a maker of great repute.

The clock is yet to go through our workshops, but is nevertheless in fine condition.

The cast one-piece case is elaborately detailed with crossed ribbon and flowerhead ornament to the mouldings and a cast leaf scroll pattern base. The case will be regilded to restore its former glory.

Typically, the jewelled platform sits well recessed within the frame to accommodate the depth of the compensated balance on a blued steel helical hairspring fitted in a sub frame with a high bridge. It has a club-toothed lever escapement. Similar platforms were also used by Auguste and Bolviller of Paris, but are known as 'Jules-type platforms'.

The 8 day movement has an outside count wheel, striking the hours and the passing of the half hours on a bell. It is signed JULES A PARIS and numbered 146 on the backplate. Once overhauled, the clock will be guaranteed for 3 years.

The perfect white enamel dial is signed JULES A PARIS. The matching moon hands are very fine.

Height (handle up) :  is 6 3/4 inches (17cms)

The clock is complete with its original leather carrying case in excellent condition.

Our price includes a three-year guarantee and delivery within the mainland UK.
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.