French Gilt Bronze Carriage Clock with Timber Case
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19th century French carriage clock, in gilt bronze, 8 day movement, with horizontally opposed rectangular case with masked white porcelain dial and enamel Arabic hour markers, with escapement viewing window set below an elongated loop handle, with rear hinged brass door, 11 cm x 9.5 cm x 5 cm, all set within a matching timber and glass case with red leather overlay and red felt lining, with compartment containing key, 10.5 cm x 11.5 cm x 8 cm, currently winding and running
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- Movement - The technical name for the workings of a clock or watch, and does not include the dial or case.
- Bronze - An alloy of copper and tin, traditionally in the proportions of about 9 parts of copper to 1 part of tin.
The discovery of bronze in Western Asia in the 4th century enabled people to create metal objects which were superior to those previoulsy possible because of its strength and hardness, and it has been used throughout the world for weapons, coins, tools, statuary and other decorative items.
It is very fluid in a molten state, and its hardness, strength when set, and non-corrosive properties makes it most suitable for casting sculpture.
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- clocks, carriage