{"product_id":"antique-c1880-french-carriage-clock-walters-george-london-lever-escapement","title":"Antique c1880 French Carriage Clock Walters \u0026 George London Lever Escapement","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Source Sans 3',Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;max-width:850px;margin:auto;color:#2b2b2b;line-height:1.65;background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- HERO --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#1a1a1a;color:#f5f0e6;padding:40px 24px;text-align:center;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;letter-spacing:2px;text-transform:uppercase;font-size:13px;color:#b8924a;\"\u003eMahn \u0026amp; Co Clock Repairs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"margin:0;font-family:'Playfair Display',Georgia,serif;font-size:30px;font-weight:600;\"\u003eAntique French Carriage Clock\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:10px 0 0;font-size:17px;color:#d8cdb8;\"\u003eWalters \u0026amp; George • 270 Regent Circus W, London • Circa 1880\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- TRUST BAR --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-around;background:#f5f0e6;border-bottom:2px solid #b8924a;padding:14px 8px;text-align:center;font-size:13px;color:#3b342b;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e🕰️ Professionally Serviced\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e🔍 Hand-Inspected\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e📦 Fully Insured Shipping\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e↩️ 30-Day Returns\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:28px 24px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:17px;\"\u003eA characterful late-19th-century French carriage clock, dating from approximately \u003cstrong\u003ecirca 1880\u003c\/strong\u003e and retailed by \u003cstrong\u003eWalters \u0026amp; George, 270 Regent Circus W, London\u003c\/strong\u003e — whose name and address are printed directly on the dial.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a particularly attractive and substantial example, featuring an ornate architectural case with repeating beaded decoration, a beautifully shaped carrying handle and five original bevelled glass panels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- FEATURE PILLS --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:8px;margin:20px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"background:#f5f0e6;border:1px solid #b8924a;color:#3b342b;padding:6px 14px;border-radius:20px;font-size:13px;\"\u003eCirca 1880\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"background:#f5f0e6;border:1px solid #b8924a;color:#3b342b;padding:6px 14px;border-radius:20px;font-size:13px;\"\u003eLever Platform Escapement\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"background:#f5f0e6;border:1px solid #b8924a;color:#3b342b;padding:6px 14px;border-radius:20px;font-size:13px;\"\u003eRetailer-Signed Dial\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"background:#f5f0e6;border:1px solid #b8924a;color:#3b342b;padding:6px 14px;border-radius:20px;font-size:13px;\"\u003eFive Bevelled Glass Panels\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"background:#f5f0e6;border:1px solid #b8924a;color:#3b342b;padding:6px 14px;border-radius:20px;font-size:13px;\"\u003eFrench Movement\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-family:'Playfair Display',Georgia,serif;font-size:21px;border-bottom:2px solid #b8924a;padding-bottom:6px;color:#3b342b;\"\u003eWalters \u0026amp; George, 270 Regent Circus\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dial carries the retailer's printed signature, \"Walters \u0026amp; George, 270 Regent Circus W\" — Regent Circus being the historic name for the Oxford Circus \/ Piccadilly Circus area before its renaming in the 1880s, consistent with a genuine Victorian West End retailer. No independent trade record of the firm has been located to date, so the attribution rests on the dial signature itself rather than on any documented company history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-family:'Playfair Display',Georgia,serif;font-size:21px;border-bottom:2px solid #b8924a;padding-bottom:6px;color:#3b342b;\"\u003eThe Movement\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe clock contains a quality French mechanical movement with a traditional lever platform escapement and compensated balance, visible through the circular top glass. The rear plate is correctly marked \u003cstrong\u003eFrance\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-family:'Playfair Display',Georgia,serif;font-size:21px;border-bottom:2px solid #b8924a;padding-bottom:6px;color:#3b342b;\"\u003eThe Dial\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe gilt dial retains its elegant stylised Arabic numerals, blued steel hands and original Walters \u0026amp; George retailer's signature. It has been deliberately preserved rather than refinished — its mellow colouring and softly faded printing are genuine evidence of age, creating a coherent appearance alongside the untouched case finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- RESTORATION CHECKLIST --\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-family:'Playfair Display',Georgia,serif;font-size:21px;border-bottom:2px solid #b8924a;padding-bottom:6px;color:#3b342b;\"\u003eRestoration Checklist\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style:none;padding-left:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:6px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e0d0;\"\u003e✔ Movement fully cleaned, serviced and lubricated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:6px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e0d0;\"\u003e✔ Novostar oil applied to mainsprings; synthetic clock oil to pivots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:6px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e0d0;\"\u003e✔ All five bevelled glass panels removed and cleaned individually\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:6px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e0d0;\"\u003e✔ Escapement tested and running well\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:6px 0;\"\u003e✔ Case finish sympathetically conserved, not polished or refinished\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-family:'Playfair Display',Georgia,serif;font-size:21px;border-bottom:2px solid #b8924a;padding-bottom:6px;color:#3b342b;\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe clock is presented in sympathetically conserved condition. The movement has been mechanically restored, while the exterior has intentionally been left with its original aged appearance, consistent with approximately 145 years of age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease examine every photograph carefully, as the images form an important part of this description and show the clock's true condition, including dial and case finish, exactly as it will arrive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- DIMENSIONS --\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-family:'Playfair Display',Georgia,serif;font-size:21px;border-bottom:2px solid #b8924a;padding-bottom:6px;color:#3b342b;\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:15px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 0;color:#6b6255;\"\u003eHeight (inc. handle)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 0;text-align:right;\"\u003e15 cm \/ 5.9 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 0;color:#6b6255;\"\u003eWidth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 0;text-align:right;\"\u003e8 cm \/ 3.1 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 0;color:#6b6255;\"\u003eDepth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 0;text-align:right;\"\u003e6.5 cm \/ 2.6 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:24px;padding:18px;background:#f5f0e6;border-left:4px solid #b8924a;text-align:center;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA wonderfully original carriage clock, mechanically restored while preserving the historic finish and character developed over more than a century.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- FOOTER --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#1a1a1a;color:#d8cdb8;padding:24px;text-align:center;font-size:13px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 8px;font-family:'Playfair Display',Georgia,serif;font-size:16px;color:#f5f0e6;\"\u003eMahn \u0026amp; Co Clock Repairs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003eCarefully packed for safe delivery. International buyers are welcome.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;color:#b8924a;\"\u003e30-Day Returns Policy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Walters \u0026 George","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54631349420371,"sku":"EB-147497976344","price":349.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1085\/4160\/8275\/files\/antique-c1880-french-carriage-clock-walters-george-london-lever-escapement-2039204.jpg?v=1787202389","url":"https:\/\/mahnandco.co.uk\/products\/antique-c1880-french-carriage-clock-walters-george-london-lever-escapement","provider":"Mahn and Co Clock Repairs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}