Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd

Description

A high quality early example of a French carriage clock by noted maker Bolvillier of Paris. An enamel dial with fine 'moon' blued steel hands and signed beneath. A well cast case rococo style case with floral decorations and caryatid female figures to the side columns and handle. An 8-day duration mechanism with 1/2 hour and hour bell striking. Winding shutters to the rear door and signed to the mechanism backplate 'Bolvillier a Paris' and numbered W611. The original escapement. Circa 1840.

Height 6" / 15 cms (handle down) Width 4 1/2" / 11 cms Depth 4" / 10 cms

An identical example is illustrated in Derek Roberts 'Carriage and Other Travelling Clocks' book on page 101. Another 2 fine examples are shown in the book by Bolvillier of Paris.

From Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd you can expect a genuine antique carriage clock that has been serviced with 12 months guarantee. Free UK tracked and insured delivery, overseas please contact us for a quote. We are members of The British Watchmakers and Clockmakers Guild.
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