{"product_id":"antique-richard-co-paris-8-day-carriage-clock-serviced-c1900","title":"Antique Richard \u0026 Co Paris 8 Day Carriage Clock Serviced c1900","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Source Sans 3',Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;max-width:850px;margin:auto;color:#292929;line-height:1.6;background:#fff;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#1a1a1a;color:white;padding:30px 22px;text-align:center;\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"margin:0;font-size:29px;font-family:'Playfair Display',Georgia,serif;color:#b8924a;\"\u003eAntique Richard \u0026amp; Co Paris Carriage Clock\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:10px 0 0;font-size:16px;letter-spacing:0.5px;color:#e6dcc8;\"\u003eFrench Eight-Day Timepiece • Circa 1900\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;justify-content:center;gap:28px;background:#f5f0e5;padding:12px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #d7c8a6;flex-wrap:wrap;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size:13px;color:#6b5a35;\"\u003e✓ Fully Serviced\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size:13px;color:#6b5a35;\"\u003e✓ Maker Confirmed\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size:13px;color:#6b5a35;\"\u003e✓ Tested Before Listing\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size:13px;color:#6b5a35;\"\u003e✓ 30-Day Returns\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:26px 22px;border:1px solid #d7c8a6;border-top:none;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA particularly attractive antique French carriage clock made by \u003cstrong\u003eRichard \u0026amp; Co. of Paris\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of the recognised makers associated with the golden age of French carriage-clock production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe polished brass case is fitted with five bevelled glass panels and an unusually decorative shaped carrying handle. Its most distinctive feature is the pale mint-green full-height dial, with individually outlined Arabic numerals and delicate painted minute decorations. This gives the clock far more character than the conventional circular or plain white carriage-clock dial.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;gap:10px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin:18px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"background:#f5f0e5;border:1px solid #b8924a;color:#6b5a35;padding:6px 14px;border-radius:20px;font-size:13px;\"\u003eFive Bevelled Glass Panels\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"background:#f5f0e5;border:1px solid #b8924a;color:#6b5a35;padding:6px 14px;border-radius:20px;font-size:13px;\"\u003eShaped Carrying Handle\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"background:#f5f0e5;border:1px solid #b8924a;color:#6b5a35;padding:6px 14px;border-radius:20px;font-size:13px;\"\u003ePainted Dial Decoration\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"background:#f5f0e5;border:1px solid #b8924a;color:#6b5a35;padding:6px 14px;border-radius:20px;font-size:13px;\"\u003eOriginal French Movement\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#8a6b2f;border-bottom:1px solid #d7c8a6;padding-bottom:6px;font-family:'Playfair Display',Georgia,serif;\"\u003eMaker\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rear plate carries the maker's oval stamp:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;font-size:18px;background:#f5f0e5;padding:14px;border-left:4px solid #b8924a;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eR \u0026amp; Co.\u003cbr\u003eMade in Paris\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#8a6b2f;border-bottom:1px solid #d7c8a6;padding-bottom:6px;font-family:'Playfair Display',Georgia,serif;\"\u003eMovement\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe clock contains its original French mechanical eight-day, time-only movement with a balance-wheel escapement. It is wound and the hands are adjusted from the rear using the supplied double-ended key.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe movement has been carefully stripped, cleaned and serviced, with Novostar oil applied to the mainsprings and synthetic clock oil to the pivots. It is running well and has been tested before listing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#8a6b2f;border-bottom:1px solid #d7c8a6;padding-bottom:6px;font-family:'Playfair Display',Georgia,serif;\"\u003eRestoration Checklist\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMovement stripped, cleaned and serviced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMainsprings lubricated with Novostar oil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePivots lubricated with synthetic clock oil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase cleaned and polished\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTested and running before listing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#8a6b2f;border-bottom:1px solid #d7c8a6;padding-bottom:6px;font-family:'Playfair Display',Georgia,serif;\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe brass case has been carefully cleaned and polished, presenting beautifully while retaining minor evidence of its considerable age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dial remains extremely attractive but shows some age-related marks and small areas of wear, particularly around its outer edges. The bevelled glass panels are intact, with minor scratches and surface marks visible on close inspection. The case also displays occasional small marks consistent with an antique clock dating from around the turn of the 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease study all photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the condition description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#8a6b2f;border-bottom:1px solid #d7c8a6;padding-bottom:6px;font-family:'Playfair Display',Georgia,serif;\"\u003eApproximate Dimensions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight with handle raised:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14 cm \/ 5.5 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 cm \/ 3.15 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDepth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6 cm \/ 2.36 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#8a6b2f;border-bottom:1px solid #d7c8a6;padding-bottom:6px;font-family:'Playfair Display',Georgia,serif;\"\u003eIncluded\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAntique Richard \u0026amp; Co. carriage clock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDouble-ended winding and hand-setting key\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a charming and genuinely unusual example by a documented Parisian maker. Its distinctive dial, shaped handle and fully glazed case make it an especially decorative clock for a mantelpiece, desk or collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:22px;padding:15px;background:#f5f0e5;border-left:4px solid #8a6b2f;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Antique mechanical clocks require careful levelling and may need minor regulation after transport. Instructions will be provided where required.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#1a1a1a;color:#e6dcc8;padding:20px 22px;text-align:center;font-size:13px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;color:#b8924a;font-weight:bold;\"\u003eMahn \u0026amp; Co Clock Repairs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003e30-day returns accepted on all clocks • Careful packaging for antique timepieces\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Richard \u0026 Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54631350960467,"sku":"EB-147512413004","price":249.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1085\/4160\/8275\/files\/antique-richard-co-paris-8-day-carriage-clock-serviced-c1900-7028798.jpg?v=1787202391","url":"https:\/\/mahnandco.co.uk\/products\/antique-richard-co-paris-8-day-carriage-clock-serviced-c1900","provider":"Mahn and Co Clock Repairs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}