Important Fine Art, Antiques, Jewelry and Silver Auction
Sun, Aug 25, 2024 11:00AM EDT
Lot 1627
Matthew Norman Brass Carriage Clock
Estimate: $100 - $150
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $10 |
| $100 | $25 |
| $250 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,500 | $250 |
| $7,500 | $500 |
| $20,000 | $1,000 |
| $50,000 | $2,500 |
| $100,000 | $5,000 |
| $250,000 | $10,000 |
Matthew Norman carriage clock. Swiss movement. Brass and beveled glass. 11 jewels, unadjusted, Swiss made. Matthew Norman, London. 1750A on back of gears.
Size: 5 1/4 x 4 x 3 1/4 in.
#2665 .
A carriage clock is a small spring-driven clock designed for traveling, developed in the early 19th Century in France. The first carriage clock was invented by Abraham-Louis Breguet for Napoleon in 1812. The case, usually plain or gilt-brass, is rectangular with a carrying handle and often set with glass or more rarely enamel or porcelain panels. A feature of carriage clocks is the platform escapement, sometimes visible through a glazed aperture on the top of the case. Carriage clocks use a balance and balance spring for timekeeping and replaced the larger pendulum bracket clock. Their sturdiness and ease of use made them symbolic of the French military, and eventually became a common gift from employers or the military to retiring or long-serving staff. The factory of Armand Couaillet, in Saint-Nicolas d’Aliermont, France, made thousands of carriage clocks between 1880 and 1920. One of the largest manufacturers was Matthew Norman, a Swiss company founded in 1851 that specialized in handmade, intricately-featured pieces, and is still producing them today.
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5 1/4 x 4 x 3 1/4 in