9th Mar, 2023 10:30

Spring Specialist Sale

Lot 457

Paul Garnier - Second quarter 19th Century French brass repeater carriage clock

Paul Garnier, inspected by Vulliamy - Second quarter 19th Century French brass repeater carriage clock, circa 1835, the silvered engine-turned dial with 3-inch Roman chapter ring framing a lobed segmented centre, the repeating twin bell-striking two-train movement with replaced lever platform escapement, signed and numbered on the backplate Paul Garnier, Paris, 270, further engraved beneath 'New Platform Escapement and Pendulum Spring work complete and new motion made by B. L. Vulliamy LONDON AD. 1853', the 'Series One' type case with removable bevelled glazed front and top panels, 17cm high (handle up), together with the original wine hide travelling case

For similar examples, see:
Sothebys London, 28th May 2009, lot 58
Christies London, 20th February 2008, lot 67

Comparative literature:
Allix, Charles & Bonnert, Peter, 'Carriage Clocks, Their History and Development', 1974, pp.56-58, pls.II / 19-22
Roberts, Derek, 'Carriage and Other Travelling Clocks', 1993, pp.42-60
Wotruba, Tom and Adams, Doug, 'Paul Garnier, a Clever and Creative Carriage Clock Maker', NAWCC Bulletin, December 2007, pp.669-676.

Sold for £3,800