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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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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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‘Petite Sonnerie’ Carriage Clock.

Paul Williams — Tue, 15 Oct 2024 14:58:17 +0000

A smaller size gilt cased carraige clock in the ‘Gorge’ style, surrounded by thick bevelled ‘white’ glass. An attractive masked dial, showing Roman numerals and alarm aperature. The main dial is in great condition and shows the inner line within the Roman numerals, typical of Henri Jacot. This clock benefits from having quarter striking or what is known as a petite sonnerie, whereby the clock strikes the quarters automatically, and if the repeat button is pressed, will strike the full grande sonnerie (the hours and quarters). This clock has just undergone a full restoration and has all original parts, and original escapement. Sold with a 24 month guarantee.

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Henry Capt, mignonette ‘Grande Sonnerie’ Carriage Clock.

Paul Williams — Wed, 28 Aug 2024 10:29:24 +0000

A fine and perfectly proportioned small ‘Grande Sonnerie’ carriage clock with alarm, strike and push repeat. What makes this one quite interesting is the size. This is a very small example by Henry Capt of Geneva. The gorge case is wonderful and has an outer protective leather covered travel case. The dial is perfect and painted with Roman numerals and outer Arabics for the minutes, which is always attractive. The backplate is engraved with the number 95. Henry Capt was an exceptional maker and his father who bears the same name. Father and son were based in Geneva, Switzerland from the early 1840’s and produced many exceptional and highly decorative carriage clocks for the discerning customer.

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Henry Capt, Genève Beautiful Miniature Enamel Panelled Carriage Clock

Paul Williams — Fri, 22 Mar 2024 12:50:45 +0000

A small repeating grand sonnerie / petite sonnerie with beautiful Art Nouveau guillouché enamelled panels and enamelled dial in a gorge case, by Henry Capt of Geneva, Switzerland, a clock, watch, and jewelry maker renowned for his high-quality pieces. The front and side panels are a wonderful bright blue translucent enamel laid onto fine engine-turned silver plates, and decorated by gold and deep red shaded Iris flowers with a fine gold outline. The dial is well-balanced and has a nice patina, with perfect Roman numerals and delicate blued steel spade hands, signed ‘Henry Capt, Genève’, ‘Ls Gallopin & Cie Succrs’, with a fine golden border and matching subdial for the alarm function. The movement is quite exceptional, especially for such a small piece, wonderfully designed and fit neatly within the plates, partly visible along with the silvered escapement through the bevelled glass panel to the top. Under the base plate is a three-position lever for grand sonnerie, petite sonnerie, and silence, striking on two gongs, and stamped with serial number 9079. It comes with the original leather carry case and key, in great condition itself and with a dark red velvet interior. Made circa 1890. A very rare and special clock indeed.

Sorry now sold.

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Asprey Miniature Silver Timepiece

Paul Williams — Thu, 14 Dec 2023 12:57:52 +0000

A fine miniature carriage timepiece made and retailed by Asprey of London. The case is solid silver and in near perfect condition, with a gilt interior and an angular ‘deco’ style handle. Hallmarked for Charles & George Asprey for 1901. Sitting on silver bun feet, it stands 9cm high with the handle extended. The dial is in good condition with neat, wide Roman numerals and is signed Asprey, London. Adjusted and wound from the rear. Running for a week on a full wind.

In 1889, the business was renamed C & G.E , despite Charles not retiring until 1891. The last name change of the nineteenth century was in 1900, where the business became known as Asprey & Co. In 1906, Asprey bought out their business competitors, and neighbours, Houghton & Gunn. Sold fully overhauled and with a 24 Month Guarantee.

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