Antique American Clocks January 2020
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.