1533/17: A very fine, early and rare Quarter Repeating FRENCH CARRIAGE CLOCK in full working order. The case is of unusual ribbed "Gorge" design rarely seen and used only with very fine examples. The 8-day movement strikes hours and quarters on two bells, repeating hours and quarters at will. It retains its original very fine lever platform; has a separate alarm train, and features an engraved crest to the upper glass panel. (Difficult to photograph!). It is signed to both dial and the movement: "E & E Emanuel, by Appointment to the Queen, The Hard, Portsea" c.1855

Carriage, clock, gorge

1504/17: A fine quality late 19th century French CARRIAGE CLOCK in full working order. The case is of "Gorge" design, with bevelled glass panels to all sides and a large bevelled glass panel to the top. The eight-day movement strikes hours and half-hours on a gong, and retains its original lever platform escapement. It also features a third Alarm "train", whilst the good enamel dial is in perfect condition and includes the smaller alarm dial. Signed to the movement "G.L." (maker not known, possibly Lepaute or Lepine, both of which are recorded). Guaranteed at least 2 years. 6ins high. c.1880

Carriage, clock, French, gorge