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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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Henri Jacot Repeat Carriage Clock

Paul Williams — Fri, 11 Apr 2025 13:44:03 +0000

A very good example of a classic Henri Jacot carriage clock with push repeat. To the underside of the baseplate is stamped the serial number 8861, dating it to around 1890. The dial is in perfect condition with no cracks or blemishes, and the case has a beautiful glowing finish, having only just been re-gilded after coming into our shop. The glass is in excellent condition, with the exception of one tiny chip to the rear door glass next to the handle. The Jacot movement has been fully serviced and runs brilliantly, striking on a gong the hours and half hours, with the push repeat button to chime the most recent hour. A fine clock.

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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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Pendule d’Officier With Silvered Dial

Paul Williams — Tue, 05 Dec 2023 18:12:08 +0000

A very attractive Parisian mantel clock or Pendule d’Officier of good size and colour. This style of clock was invented in the late 18th century, designed by Breguet for Napoleon to be carried by his officers (pendule d’officier – officer’s clock) to ensure they kept good time whilst also being robust enough for frequent transport! The case is a bright ormolu, sitting on detailed bun feed with very nice floral cast brass features decorating the top, front, and sides, as well as the classic ouroboros handle, the snake consuming itself, symbolising the eternity of time. The clock has a beautifully engine turned silvered dial, with detail to the outer and inner sections and a smooth chapter ring with Arabic numerals. The hands are particularly ornate, and sit nicely against the dial, with a convex glass front and frosted glass to the rear. The 8-day movement strikes on a gong every hour and half hour. Circa 1890.

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