Mini Oval Carriage Clock
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Mini Oval Carriage ClockMini Oval Carriage Clock. The first authentic carriage clock was made in Paris at the start of the 19th Century, by Abraham-Louis Breguet (1747 - 1823). Carriage clocks are also known in France as officers' clocks and the name is based on an historical anecdote. It is said that Napoleon, having almost lost a battle because one of his officers was late, ordered his military chiefs to carry a carriage clock with them at all times. Orders placed with master clockmakers always included the reference a clock for an officer and this brought the name into common parlance. This carriage clock is gold-plated with the traditional, shock-resistant, 11 jewel platform-mounted jeweled escapement. It comes with a leather-bound, upholstered-interior presentation box and gold key. This clock is sure to be a collector's item and heirloom piece for generations to come. Enamel dial, 5 pieces of beveled glass.On Sale |