Thomas Agnew & Sons Carriage Clock
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
circa 1900
This early 20th-century carriage clock is identified as a French-made instrument produced for the British market and retailed by Thomas Agnew & Sons. The construction features a frame of polished steel and gilt brass, supported by four corner pillars and four square feet.
The clock incorporates thick bevelled glass panels on the sides, back, and top, which facilitate internal visibility of the movement and the escapement. The gilt brass dial, measuring 2 inches in diameter, displays Roman numerals and a minute track, accompanied by blued steel hands. Internally, the clock houses a two-train movement with a 14-day power reserve, a jewelled lever escapement, and a repeating mechanism that strikes the hours and half-hours on a coiled gong.
A winding key is included.
Evidence at a glance
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- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Carriage clock
- Dimensions
- 15 cm height, 9 cm width, 7.5 cm depth
- Escapement
- Jewelled lever escapement
- Movement type
- 14-day, two-train mechanical
- Place recorded
- France
- Maker / attribution
- Thomas Agnew & Sons
- Country of manufacture
- France (sufارش بازار بریتانیا)
Design
- Visible features
- • Case includes a movable brass top handle • Bevelled glass top allows view of the balance wheel • Dial explicitly signed with 'Thomas Agnew & Sons' • Four gilt brass feet support the polished steel base
- Movement and Mechanism
- The clock is powered by a two-train mechanical movement designed with a 14-day power reserve. The escapement is a jewelled lever type, which is gilded. The movement is capable of striking the hours and half-hours on a coiled gong, and it includes a repeating function activated by a button located on the top of the case. The movement is housed within a framework protected by thick bevelled glass on the sides and back, allowing the internal gear train to be observed. The top glass panel specifically allows for direct viewing of the balance wheel and escapement assembly.
- Condition and Attribution
- The clock is attributed to a French manufacturer, with the retail attribution specifically directed toward the London firm Thomas Agnew & Sons. The dating is provided as circa 1900, placing the object at the transition of the 19th and 20th centuries. The auction description reports that the movement has been serviced and is in full working order.
- Case and Dial Construction
- The exterior case displays a high-contrast aesthetic, utilizing polished steel for the base and primary frame, accented by gilt brass elements. The structure relies on four decorative brass corner columns and four matching square feet that raise the clock body. A movable brass handle is mounted at the summit. The dial is composed of gilt brass and measures 2 inches in diameter. It features classic Roman numerals and a peripheral minute track. The time is indicated by a pair of blued steel hands. The dial mask is also finished in gilt brass and bears the retailer's signature, Thomas Agnew & Sons.
Identification
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: The specific production origin beyond 'France' remains general
- Research required: The exact interior mechanical condition is based on the auction description