Antique American Clocks                      January 2020

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464.   $100

French carriage clock, ca. 1910.  These basic carriage clocks were brought into the US by the boatload early in the last century.  They were often marked on the dial for the US retailer, but not marked for the manufacturer; the requirement that country of origin be indicated came into being with the McKinley Tariff act of 1890.  It stands 5.5 inches tall with good gold plating, unblemished beveled glasses and a plain porcelain dial.  The platform escapement is visible through the top glass. Time only, no strike, and marked “Made in France”.  It is running and keeping time, 8 days.  Comes with a key that also sets the hands.  $100-$200.

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