{"product_id":"antique-french-brass-carriage-clock-g-r-ralfs-norwich-c1880-serviced","title":"Antique French Brass Carriage Clock G R Ralfs Norwich c1880 Serviced","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0\"\u003e\n\u003ctitle\u003eLate Victorian French Brass Carriage Clock – G. R. 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Clock Repairs  |  Norwich\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003ch1\u003eLate Victorian French Brass Carriage Clock\u003cbr\u003eRetailed by G. R. Ralfs, London Street, Norwich\u003c\/h1\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"hero-sub\"\u003eCirca 1880–1895  ·  Movement no. 1679  ·  Cleaned, serviced \u0026amp; bench tested\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- TRUST BAR --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"trust-bar\"\u003e\n  \u003cspan\u003eFull Strip \u0026amp; Ultrasonic Clean\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan\u003eSpecialist Lubrication\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan\u003eMulti-Day Bench Test\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan\u003ePacked with Care\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- BODY --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"body\"\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"intro\"\u003e\n    A handsome late Victorian French brass carriage clock, carrying the dial signature of\n    \u003cstrong\u003eG. R. Ralfs, 20 London Street, Norwich\u003c\/strong\u003e — a retailer from a family\n    established on Norwich's premier shopping street from at least 1870. The clock dates to\n    approximately 1880–1895 and presents very well following a full service by Mahn \u0026amp; Co.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- RETAILER --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"retailer-box\"\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eNorwich Provenance\u003c\/strong\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      The Ralfs family were clock and jewellery retailers on London Street, Norwich from at least\n      1870, when William Ralfs traded at numbers 7 \u0026amp; 8. G. R. Ralfs at number 20 was almost\n      certainly a family successor trading in the 1880s–1890s. London Street was Norwich's\n      principal retail thoroughfare — a clock from a retailer of this address would have sat\n      in a respectable town centre window. The signed dial adds genuine local interest for collectors\n      with a Norfolk connection.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eThe Movement\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The clock is fitted with its original French lever platform escapement, movement number 1679.\n    The platform is finished in the traditional blackened style — a quality indicator found\n    on better-grade French carriage clock movements of this period, applied both for corrosion\n    resistance and as a mark of fine finishing. The escapement features a jewelled lever with ruby\n    roller, clearly visible in the close-up photographs.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The movement has been fully stripped to component level, ultrasonically cleaned, lubricated\n    with Novostar grease to the spring barrel and synthetic clock oil throughout, reassembled\n    and bench tested over multiple days. It is currently running and keeping good time.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eThe Case \u0026amp; Dial\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Standard-size French carriage clock case in polished brass with bevelled glass panels to all\n    four sides and the top, allowing the movement to be appreciated from every angle. The shaped\n    brass carrying handle is in good original condition. The white enamel dial carries bold black\n    Roman numerals with a full minute track and five-minute Arabic chapter, and the retailer\n    signature is clearly legible beneath the VI position.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"pills\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"pill\"\u003eFrench carriage clock, c.1880–1895\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"pill\"\u003eG. R. Ralfs, 20 London St, Norwich\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"pill\"\u003ePolished brass case\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"pill\"\u003eBevelled glass panels\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"pill\"\u003eWhite enamel dial \u0026amp; Roman numerals\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"pill\"\u003eBlackened lever platform escapement\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"pill\"\u003eRuby jewel visible\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"pill\"\u003eMovement no. 1679\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"pill\"\u003eFull service by Mahn \u0026amp; Co.\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"pill\"\u003eRunning \u0026amp; bench tested\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"condition-box\"\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eHonest Condition Assessment\u003c\/strong\u003e\n    The brass case has been sympathetically cleaned and polished and presents with an attractive\n    antique character. The bevelled glass panels are intact and fit well. The enamel dial is\n    clean and displays very well, with the retailer signature clearly legible. As with all\n    antique mechanical clocks, minor marks consistent with age and careful use should be expected,\n    but overall this is a very well-presented example.\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eDimensions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003ctable class=\"dims-table\"\u003e\n    \u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eHeight (to top of handle)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e14 cm  \/  5.5 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eWidth\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e7 cm  \/  2.75 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eDepth\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e8 cm  \/  3.1 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eNotes for the Buyer\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Antique mechanical clocks may require careful levelling and minor regulation after transit.\n    This clock will be securely and individually packed for safe delivery. A winding key is\n    included.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Please note that antique clocks are not precision timekeepers and should be enjoyed for what\n    they are — fine pieces of Victorian craftsmanship made to be admired and used.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- FOOTER --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"footer\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"footer-title\"\u003eWhy Buy From Mahn \u0026amp; Co.\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Every clock we sell has been carefully selected, fully stripped, ultrasonically cleaned,\n    lubricated with Novostar grease and synthetic clock oil, and bench tested before listing.\n    Based in Norwich, we have years of hands-on experience with French carriage clocks and\n    vintage movements. We describe honestly, pack carefully and stand behind every sale.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Antique","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54346575479123,"sku":"EB-147401501733","price":295.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1085\/4160\/8275\/files\/antique-french-brass-carriage-clock-g-r-ralfs-norwich-c1880-serviced-6499998.jpg?v=1784705872","url":"https:\/\/mahnandco.co.uk\/products\/antique-french-brass-carriage-clock-g-r-ralfs-norwich-c1880-serviced","provider":"Mahn and Co Clock Repairs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}