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Howell & James London

Paul Williams — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 13:53:21 +0000

A very rare carriage clock indeed ! The engraved original gilt bronze case case is surmounted by a decorative chased carrying handle and fine slotted finials. The beautifully engraved and gilded dial is framed by a gilt ‘mask’ with fine Roman numerals, foliate centre, and blued steel ‘fleur de lys’ hands. The twin train movement with highly unusual British escapement with engraved balance cock, mono-metallic balance wheel and ‘under-slung’ lever with the escape wheel. The rear of the clock shows an engraved door and engraving to the inside reading Howell & James, Regent Street, London. The original outer case and original engraved key to the inner lid. It’s very likely from the workshops of the fashionable, Somerset born clockmaker Thomas Cole. The contruction, engraving and also the style of outer case with Blue velet interior makes it likely of Cole construction for Howell & James to retail. Circa 1840.

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Henri Jacot Carriage Clock

Paul Williams — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 14:35:09 +0000

A fine gilded ‘gorge’ cased carriage clock by the famous Henri Jacot . We have sold hundreds of high quality carriage clocks over the years, but Henri Jacot produced are perhaps the most reliable of them all ! Serial number 11484 and stamped between the plates with the Henri Jacot oval stamp and the H.J.Parrot stamp to the backplate. The clock retains its original high quality silvered platform and jewelled lever escapement and strikes on a soft French gong for the hours and half hours. The perfect vitreous enamel dial features Roman numerals with the typical inner Jacot ring and the original blued steel hands. The rear of the dial is signed with the H.J. this was painted on by the dial makers and numbered to match the clock. Thick bevelled glass to all sides. A fine substantial clock and good investment grade Jacot.
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Bryson & Sons Large Carriage Clock

Paul Williams — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 11:35:52 +0000

In the world of horology, every now and then a clock will take your breath away, this is one them! A rare ‘giant’ or large Carriage clock in the ‘Corniche’ case design with beautifully engraved dial mask. Bryson & Son were in business in Edinburgh from 1844 to 1900 after which Hamilton & Inches took over and are still trading there to this day on Princes Street. Robert Bryson, both junior and senior were highly respected clockmakers with Robert Senior being the clock and watchmaker to Queen Victoria. This fine clock was made in the workshops of Drocourt, Paris and bears the Drocourt stamp. Most large clockmakers of the late 1900’s had a contract with one of the large, high quality Carriage clock makers in France and could then sign their clocks, like this one, Bryson & Son, Paris. This fine clock has now been fully restored and is best viewed in our shop to appreciate the proportions and quality. The movement has repeat function so you can hear the last hour in the dark, activated through the button to the top. We would imagine this clock being a ‘Special order’ for a large room or even the window display of Bryson’s on Princes Street as the size would make rather impractical as a travel clock! Sold with a two year guarantee and can be delivered almost anywhere in the world.

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Miniature Carriage Clock by William Comyns

Paul Williams — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 16:57:55 +0000

A good size miniature carriage clock with beautiful ‘mock’ tortoise shell case. The classic Art Nouveau inspired carry handle, hinge, bun feet and bezel are all solid silver. The hallmarks on the handle and hinge tell us that it was made by William Comyns Silversmiths of London, in 1908. The case is in good condition with a slight crack to the rear door (which has been repaired) The enamel dial is in excellent condition with only a hairline at the 4 o’clock position, delicate hands and Roman numerals. The movement has been fully overhauled and runs for a week once fully wound.

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Capucine Travelling Clock

Paul Williams — Tue, 06 Jan 2026 19:30:41 +0000

A fine bell striking Capucine, ‘carriage clock’ with alarm. This fine and rare clock is in very original condition and has developed a beautiful patina. Bell striking on the hour and two minutes after the hour, sometimes called vineyard striking, with one blow on the bell for the half hour . The side door has a small trip repeat lever cleverly positioned. The dial is signed Migear, a clockmaker of Toulouse who made the clock circa 1840. Four turned finials and typical flattened loop handle. Hinged doors to all sides with a simple latch to the rear. An attractive dial bezel showing cast stars. Fully restored and sold with a full 12 month guarantee . The dial showing Roman numerals with the blued steel Breguet hands with alarm hand.

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Capucine Clock by Cary a Lyon

Paul Williams — Tue, 06 Jan 2026 18:39:53 +0000

A good size, bell striking Capucine, ‘carriage clock’ with alarm. This fine and rare clock is in very original condition and has developed a beautiful patina. Bell striking on the hour and two minutes after the hour, sometimes called vineyard striking, with one blow on the bell for the half hour. The dial is signed Cary , a clockmaker of Lyon (France) who made the clock circa 1850. Four turned finials and typical flattened loop handle. Hinged doors to all sides with a simple latch to the rear. Fully restored and sold with a full 12 month guarantee . The dial showing Roman numerals with the blued steel Breguet hands with alarm hand

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Miniature Carriage Clock by J Batson & Son

Paul Williams — Sat, 13 Dec 2025 12:41:39 +0000

A miniature carriage clock with beautiful ‘mock’ tortoise shell case. The Deco inspired handle, hinge, bun feet and bezel are all solid silver. The hallmarks on the handle and hinge tell us that it was made by J Batson & Son (Henry John Batson & Albert Edward Batson) Brewer Street, London, in 1927. The case is in good condition with a slight crack to the base, which has been repaired, and one of the rear feet is slightly smaller than the others, which is reflected in the price. The enamel dial is in excellent condition with delicate hands and Roman numerals. The movement has been fully overhauled and runs for a week once fully wound.

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Rare Fusee Carriage Timepiece

Paul Williams — Sat, 25 Oct 2025 14:17:48 +0000

A very attractive single fusee carriage timepiece in an engraved, original gilt bronze case, the top, front, and sides inset with malachite gemstone panels with particularly nice banded patterns on display, framed by gilded plates with foliate engraving. The case is surmounted by a decorative chased carrying handle, and to the rear a jousting knight on horseback engraved into the back door. The beautifully engraved and silvered dial is framed by a gilt engraved ‘mask’ with Roman numerals, foliate centre, and blued steel hands. The single chain fusee movement and maintaining power will run for a week on a single wind. It’s very likely from the workshops of the fashionable, Somerset born clockmaker Thomas Cole. The rear of the dial is signed Cottebrune of Dean Street, Soho. In the book about Thomas Cole we have found similar examples to this one but without the Malachite panels. The engraving and multilayered construction is almost identical to another Cole clock we have in stock. The addition of the Malachite on this clock really does make it quite unique. Charles Cottebrune of 29 Dean St was most likely of French origin and worked alongside other great clockmakers of the period.

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Rare Leroy ‘Hump Back’ Quarter Striking Clock

Paul Williams — Thu, 15 Aug 2024 09:57:37 +0000

An extremely fine and rare Carriage clock in the ‘Hump Back’ style with leather case made by Louis Leroy et Cie. The gilded case is in great condition showing only minor rubbing. Particularly attractive with a good size border and sight to the front bevelled glass, stylish carrying handle, and standing on large bun feet. The movement is of excellent quality, with alarm function and quarter striking & strike – silent option, striking the hours and quarters on a coiled gong. With an engine turned dial plate and silvered chapter ring showing Arabic numerals and matching dial for the alarm, as well as delicate blued steel hands. The centre dial bears the maker’s name and address. Charles Louis Leroy had a shop at 7 Boulevard De La Madelaine, Paris where this clock was sold circa 1890-1900.His father Basile Charles Leroy -1765-1839 established the company which survived the French Revolution and went on to become the clockmaker to Napolean I.

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Charles Frodsham, Strike-Silent Carriage Clock

Paul Williams — Fri, 14 Jun 2024 09:09:21 +0000

No 20055 is a fine gilt ‘Gorge’ Carriage clock with push repeat, strike-silent and alarm function, it was finished and retailed by the famous Charles Frodsham of London and Paris and given the number 20055. . Charles Frodsham is London’s (and the worlds) oldest remaining clock, watch and chronometer makers. Charles was born in April 1810. He set up, as a young man, his own business in 1834. He very quickly became an important Chronometer maker and then purchased in 1844 the prestigious ’84 The Strand’ after John Roger Arnold suddenly passed away. You can read more about the history of the Frodsham’s directly on their website, should you be interested. The number 20055 dates the clock using the Frodsham numbering system to around 1890-1900. The gilding on this clock has been carefully preserved and looks truly stunning. An important feature of this clock is the strike – silent selection lever to the base, this is rarely seen and adds another layer of interest to this particular clock. The dial and hands are simply superb. The dial has the all important name and number. The clock was made for Charles Frodsham by Drocourt and bears their stamp and number 28066 on the backplate too. To the base of the backplate it is engraved with Charles Frodsham and the number (see last photo) We have numerous pictures of the restoration which we can’t upload to our website but are available on request.
The clock strikes on a soft gong and has hourly and half hourly strike. Circa 1890 to 1900.
A great investment piece.
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