{"product_id":"antique-french-gilt-brass-carriage-clock-8-day-timepiece-serviced-working","title":"Antique French Gilt Brass Carriage Clock 8 Day Timepiece Serviced Working","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003ctitle\u003eAntique French Gilt Brass Carriage Clock\u003c\/title\u003e\n\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n@import url('https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=Playfair+Display:wght@600;700\u0026family=Source+Sans+3:wght@400;500;600;700\u0026display=swap');\n\nbody{\n    margin:0;\n    background:#f7f5f2;\n    font-family:'Source Sans 3',Arial,sans-serif;\n    color:#2d2d2d;\n    line-height:1.7;\n}\n.wrapper{\n    max-width:900px;\n    margin:0 auto;\n    background:#fff;\n}\n.hero{\n    background:#1f1c19;\n    color:#fff;\n    padding:50px 35px;\n    text-align:center;\n}\n.hero h1{\n    font-family:'Playfair Display',serif;\n    font-size:38px;\n    margin:0 0 12px;\n}\n.hero p{\n    font-size:18px;\n    color:#d7c4a1;\n    margin:0;\n}\n.trust-bar{\n    display:flex;\n    justify-content:center;\n    gap:28px;\n    flex-wrap:wrap;\n    background:#2a251f;\n    color:#e8dcc4;\n    font-size:14px;\n    padding:14px 20px;\n}\n.section{\n    padding:38px;\n}\nh2{\n    font-family:'Playfair Display',serif;\n    color:#8a6a2d;\n    margin-top:0;\n}\n.pills{\n    display:flex;\n    flex-wrap:wrap;\n    gap:10px;\n    margin-top:18px;\n}\n.pills span{\n    background:#f7f3eb;\n    border:1px solid #d9c79a;\n    color:#5c4a1f;\n    padding:7px 14px;\n    border-radius:20px;\n    font-size:14px;\n    font-weight:600;\n}\n.checklist{\n    list-style:none;\n    padding:0;\n    margin:0;\n}\n.checklist li{\n    padding:8px 0 8px 30px;\n    position:relative;\n    border-bottom:1px solid #eee2cd;\n}\n.checklist li:before{\n    content:\"✔\";\n    color:#8a6a2d;\n    position:absolute;\n    left:0;\n}\n.dims-table{\n    width:100%;\n    border-collapse:collapse;\n    margin-top:14px;\n}\n.dims-table td{\n    padding:8px 0;\n    border-bottom:1px solid #eee2cd;\n}\n.dims-table td:first-child{\n    color:#5c4a1f;\n    font-weight:600;\n    width:40%;\n}\n.footer{\n    background:#1f1c19;\n    color:#e8dcc4;\n    padding:35px;\n}\n.footer h2{\n    color:#d7c4a1;\n}\n.returns{\n    margin-top:18px;\n    padding-top:18px;\n    border-top:1px solid #443c31;\n    font-size:14px;\n    color:#c9b98d;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"wrapper\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"hero\"\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eAntique French Gilt Brass Carriage Clock\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLate Victorian • 8-Day Timepiece • Original Enamel Dial\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"trust-bar\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFully serviced movement\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eTested before dispatch\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e30-day returns\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eIndependent restorer\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA late Victorian French carriage clock in a gilt brass case, with an unusual and elegant original carry handle, bevelled glass panels and an original enamel dial with Roman numerals. This is an 8-day timepiece movement, with no strike or chime.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRestoration here has focused on originality rather than over-restoration. The warm gilt finish has been sympathetically cleaned and preserved rather than re-plated, keeping the rich, mellow appearance expected of a genuine nineteenth-century case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe movement has been fully dismantled, ultrasonically cleaned, inspected and reassembled, with Novostar oil applied to the mainspring and synthetic clock oil to the pivots, before extensive testing to confirm reliable timekeeping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"pills\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eOriginal French 8-day timepiece\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eTimepiece only, no strike\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFully serviced and tested\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eOriginal bevelled glass panels\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eOriginal enamel dial\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eUnusual original carry handle\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSympathetically cleaned gilt case\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRestoration Checklist\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul class=\"checklist\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMovement fully dismantled and ultrasonically cleaned\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePivots and bushes inspected\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNovostar oil applied to the mainspring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSynthetic clock oil applied to the pivots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMovement reassembled and regulated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase sympathetically cleaned, gilt finish preserved rather than re-plated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtended bench test for timekeeping (see photos for current condition)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDimensions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ctable class=\"dims-table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeight (including handle)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14.5 cm \/ 5.7 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWidth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 cm \/ 3.1 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDepth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.5 cm \/ 2.6 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVery good antique condition overall, with the case presenting well and only light signs of age. The original enamel dial has some historic hairlines and small areas of loss, left untouched to preserve authenticity; please refer to the photographs for the full extent. The movement is clean, fully serviced and running well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAntique French gilt brass carriage clock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWinding key\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSecurely packaged for safe delivery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"footer\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMahn \u0026amp; Co\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEvery clock we sell is individually restored with care rather than simply cleaned and resold. Our movements are fully dismantled, ultrasonically cleaned, inspected, correctly lubricated and tested before sale, ensuring each clock is ready to be enjoyed for many years to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"returns\"\u003e30-day returns accepted. Please get in touch with any questions before bidding or buying.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Antique","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54346577674579,"sku":"EB-147442907139","price":259.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1085\/4160\/8275\/files\/57_d484be46-d5cf-4fc0-8f5e-1fa605243df0.jpg?v=1784451855","url":"https:\/\/mahnandco.co.uk\/products\/antique-french-gilt-brass-carriage-clock-8-day-timepiece-serviced-working","provider":"Mahn and Co Clock Repairs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}