Rare Antique French 8 Day Petite & Grande Sonnerie Repeater Carriage Alarm Clock
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Powered by Rare Antique French 8 Day Petite & Grande Sonnerie Repeater Carriage Alarm Clock Description About Us Delivery Returns Contact us Description Superb brass & bevelled glass classic design case 8 day grande sonnerie carriage clockAll bevelled glass panels are in good conditionCase in good condition for age with only minimal wear to brassOriginal enamel Porcelain ...dialBlack roman numerals on main dial & arabic numerals on alarm dial both with original handsDial is in excellent original conditionRare French 8 day Grande Sonnerie repeater movementStrikes every 1/4 hour on the Grande sonnerie or Petite sonnerie chimePlatform escapement is in full working orderMovements strike is not activating but does sometimes strike when the repeat button is pressed so needs attention on the strikeLever to the base for petite / Grande Sonnerie / SilentC1850The clock measures 6.5 inches high x 3.5 inches wide x 3.25 inches deepMain reasons why you should purchase your antique clock from Times & Chimes Ltd !!! We understand buying an antique clock is a big decision and we are very well experienced in current market's as well as fully trained and experienced horologists. We have many years experience in buying and selling original antique clocks which are carefully sourced and many from private collections and we know exactly what buyers expect when purchasing such a prized possession and a future investment. Here are some of the main reasons why you should buy your antique clocks from us for complete piece of mind 1 - We offer the very best customer service before, during and after the sale 2 - Fully trained and hugely experienced horologists 3 - Six month return to base warranty on mechanisms 4 - All our original antique clocks are of high quality and carefully sourced 5 - Every clock we sell are tested for a minimum of 1 week before being offered for sale 6 - We have earned a consistently excellent track record of sales with 100% Feedback 7 - All our items are professionally packed and dispatched promptly 8 - All clocks are sent with world leading couriers on a priority service with full online tracking PLEASE NOTE: I have just received some excellent quality bracket clocks from a private collection all of which have been well looked after all of which will be listed over the next few weeks. Some excellent quality bracket clocks please keep your eyes open over the next few months IMG 7925 - YouTubeVideo will open in a new window
Using the eBay App? Paste link into a browser window:[isdntekvideo]TO OPEN VIDEO IN EBAY APP - Please copy and paste the following link into your browser https://youtu.be/9gP_2dEvvQ0 Case Superb brass & bevelled glass classically design case 8 day carriage clockAll bevelled glass panels are in good conditionCase is in good condition but would benefit from a re-polish
Fancy shaped handle to top and a hinged bevelled glass back door
Dial
Original Porcelain enamel dial Black roman numerals on main dial and arabic numerals on alarm dial both with original hands
Dial is in excellent original condition
Mechanism Very rare French 8 day striking Grande sonnerie repeater movement on bellsThe movement strikes every 1/4 hour on either the Grande sonnerie or Petite sonnerie chimes, you also have the choice of silent
Platform escapement is in full working order and keeping good time
Movements strike is in need of attention as it does not activate when going round, it does sometime activate when you press the repeat button so i dont believe their is much wrong with it just unfortunately i do not have the time to go through itSupplied with new winding keyThe top button is pressed to repeat the last 1/4 strike
Maker French made, unsigned Approx Date C1850 Measurements The clock measures 6.5 inches high x 3.5 inches wide x 3.25 inches deep Summary This is a perfect investment clock and a beautiful display piece. A very rare Grande sonnerie carriage clock that with a bit of knowledge and know how you will end up with a fantastic fully working Grande sonnerie carriage clock which are highly collectable
Important Please Read: ALL antique clocks after transport no matter how well they have been looked after or serviced may require setting up, adjustments and setting into beat when you receive them and i always recommend a professional or an experienced clock person to do this correctly for you. Unfortunately with some clocks it is not a matter of unpacking them, putting the pendulum on and away they go, some clocks will need the extra adjustments and setting into beat so please remember you may require a professional for initial setup before bidding. Most clocks will be ok and will not need any additional adjustments but please bear in mind this may not be the case. Any clocks returned because of setting up issues or adjustments needed after transit then a fee will be applicable. For your piece of mind we test all our clocks here before they are sent out and any issues are either sorted or described in the add, the clock will not have any problems unless stated in the add as they are tested vigorously before sending. Please read my full terms and conditions by clicking on the returns tab above. Good luck and happy bidding About Us Times And Chimes Ltd are a Gloucestershire based company that specializes in selling all kinds of antique clocks including grandfather clocks, regulator clocks, bracket clocks, fusee clocks, french clocks, automaton clocks, musical clocks, wall clocks, carriage clocks and mantle clocks.We pride ourselves on our expertise which we have acquired after dealing in clocks for over 20 Years and have a vast knowledge of various aspects of antique clocks. We have a team of professionals who deal with different aspects of the business
We pride ourselves on excellent customer service before, during and after all sales and as such we have built up an excellent reputation worldwide with many happy customers who keep returning to us for their clock purchases. Please check out our thousands of positive feedbacks
We buy and sell all antique clocks at valuations based on their quality and originality. We have bought many private collections over the years and we continually search for private collections for sale. We have a great reputation worldwide for the clocks we have sold over the years and have many returning customers. All our antique clocks are carefully sourced from private collections and other sources and we deal in only good original antique clocks Please visit our clock restoration page on top which gives more information on the clock repair services we provide. Please contact us for a price if you have a clock that needs a service Delivery All my items will be packed professionally using plenty of leading packaging supplies including soft foam, packing peanuts, bubble wrap, cardboard boxes and custom made wooden crates where appropriate. We have an excellent shipping record and have sent thousands of parcels throughout the globe with excellent success record
Shipping prices include professional packaging materials, boxes, and priority service with a full online tracking number
I will only use professional couriers mainly Fedex which will provide a full tracking number which can be tracked online Different countries have different customs rules so please check with your customs office for custom duties and taxes as these are the buyers responsibility. Full invoice amounts will be declared as i am required by law
Returns All bids and purchases are legally binding and non paying bidders will be reported to ebay and legal action taken
Payments are to be made within 3 days of Purchase
6 Months Return To Base Warranty On Mechanism
All our clocks are tested for a minimum of 1 week before listing onto ebay and working condition is clearly stated above
No matter how well antique clocks have been serviced they will need final adjusting and setting into beat after transport and a professional person is advised and may be required in order to do this so please bear this in mind before bidding
If on the rare occasion you receive a clock that has a problem or does not work after initial set up and adjusting by a professional person then we reserve the right for you to return the mechanism for repair by myself
There will be no refunds if the mechanism needs repair. I reserve the right for the mechanism to be returned to me for repair
I offer a 6 months return to base warranty on all my mechanisms (unless stated not working in description)
In case of a problem after a professional has attempted to set the clock up you can return the mechanism back to me for repair
Please do not take the mechanism to a local clock maker/repairer as this will render the warranty void. All repairs needed to the mechanism will be carried out by myself and not by a 3rd party clock maker/repairer unless agreed by myself beforehand. please contact me in the first instance to arrange return of the mechanism for repair by myself
Shipping the mechanism back to me will be at the buyers cost and i will pay to get the mechanism back to you after repair
All repair costs will be met by myself for 6 months after purchase. If a mechanism is faulty after 6 months then i can offer a repair service for a discounted price but this cost will be met by the buyer if after 6 months of purchase
I can also offer a repair service and servicing of all antique clocks at a good rate for other clocks in your collection etc. Please contact me for a quote if you have another movement that requires servicing Contact us To contact us please click on ask seller question tab or call the customer service numbers provided by ebay at the bottom of the listings page You may also be interested in: Very Rare Antique RAF Smiths 8Day Unusual Chrome Aeroplane Propeller Desk Clock£695.00View itemSublime Antique French Black Lacquered Chinoiserie Timepiece Mantel Clock£9.99View itemSweet Antique French 8 Day Solid Walnut & Bronze Mounts Rococo Mantel Clock£9.99View itemRare Vintage Sinclair Harding Cheltenham 8 Day Ormolu Table Clock With Alarm£9.99View item On 07-Aug-20 at 21:48:32 BST, seller added the following information:
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Using the eBay App? Paste link into a browser window:[isdntekvideo]TO OPEN VIDEO IN EBAY APP - Please copy and paste the following link into your browser https://youtu.be/9gP_2dEvvQ0 Case Superb brass & bevelled glass classically design case 8 day carriage clockAll bevelled glass panels are in good conditionCase is in good condition but would benefit from a re-polish
Fancy shaped handle to top and a hinged bevelled glass back door
Dial
Original Porcelain enamel dial Black roman numerals on main dial and arabic numerals on alarm dial both with original hands
Dial is in excellent original condition
Mechanism Very rare French 8 day striking Grande sonnerie repeater movement on bellsThe movement strikes every 1/4 hour on either the Grande sonnerie or Petite sonnerie chimes, you also have the choice of silent
Platform escapement is in full working order and keeping good time
Movements strike is in need of attention as it does not activate when going round, it does sometime activate when you press the repeat button so i dont believe their is much wrong with it just unfortunately i do not have the time to go through itSupplied with new winding keyThe top button is pressed to repeat the last 1/4 strike
Maker French made, unsigned Approx Date C1850 Measurements The clock measures 6.5 inches high x 3.5 inches wide x 3.25 inches deep Summary This is a perfect investment clock and a beautiful display piece. A very rare Grande sonnerie carriage clock that with a bit of knowledge and know how you will end up with a fantastic fully working Grande sonnerie carriage clock which are highly collectable
Important Please Read: ALL antique clocks after transport no matter how well they have been looked after or serviced may require setting up, adjustments and setting into beat when you receive them and i always recommend a professional or an experienced clock person to do this correctly for you. Unfortunately with some clocks it is not a matter of unpacking them, putting the pendulum on and away they go, some clocks will need the extra adjustments and setting into beat so please remember you may require a professional for initial setup before bidding. Most clocks will be ok and will not need any additional adjustments but please bear in mind this may not be the case. Any clocks returned because of setting up issues or adjustments needed after transit then a fee will be applicable. For your piece of mind we test all our clocks here before they are sent out and any issues are either sorted or described in the add, the clock will not have any problems unless stated in the add as they are tested vigorously before sending. Please read my full terms and conditions by clicking on the returns tab above. Good luck and happy bidding About Us Times And Chimes Ltd are a Gloucestershire based company that specializes in selling all kinds of antique clocks including grandfather clocks, regulator clocks, bracket clocks, fusee clocks, french clocks, automaton clocks, musical clocks, wall clocks, carriage clocks and mantle clocks.We pride ourselves on our expertise which we have acquired after dealing in clocks for over 20 Years and have a vast knowledge of various aspects of antique clocks. We have a team of professionals who deal with different aspects of the business
We pride ourselves on excellent customer service before, during and after all sales and as such we have built up an excellent reputation worldwide with many happy customers who keep returning to us for their clock purchases. Please check out our thousands of positive feedbacks
We buy and sell all antique clocks at valuations based on their quality and originality. We have bought many private collections over the years and we continually search for private collections for sale. We have a great reputation worldwide for the clocks we have sold over the years and have many returning customers. All our antique clocks are carefully sourced from private collections and other sources and we deal in only good original antique clocks Please visit our clock restoration page on top which gives more information on the clock repair services we provide. Please contact us for a price if you have a clock that needs a service Delivery All my items will be packed professionally using plenty of leading packaging supplies including soft foam, packing peanuts, bubble wrap, cardboard boxes and custom made wooden crates where appropriate. We have an excellent shipping record and have sent thousands of parcels throughout the globe with excellent success record
Shipping prices include professional packaging materials, boxes, and priority service with a full online tracking number
I will only use professional couriers mainly Fedex which will provide a full tracking number which can be tracked online Different countries have different customs rules so please check with your customs office for custom duties and taxes as these are the buyers responsibility. Full invoice amounts will be declared as i am required by law
Returns All bids and purchases are legally binding and non paying bidders will be reported to ebay and legal action taken
Payments are to be made within 3 days of Purchase
6 Months Return To Base Warranty On Mechanism
All our clocks are tested for a minimum of 1 week before listing onto ebay and working condition is clearly stated above
No matter how well antique clocks have been serviced they will need final adjusting and setting into beat after transport and a professional person is advised and may be required in order to do this so please bear this in mind before bidding
If on the rare occasion you receive a clock that has a problem or does not work after initial set up and adjusting by a professional person then we reserve the right for you to return the mechanism for repair by myself
There will be no refunds if the mechanism needs repair. I reserve the right for the mechanism to be returned to me for repair
I offer a 6 months return to base warranty on all my mechanisms (unless stated not working in description)
In case of a problem after a professional has attempted to set the clock up you can return the mechanism back to me for repair
Please do not take the mechanism to a local clock maker/repairer as this will render the warranty void. All repairs needed to the mechanism will be carried out by myself and not by a 3rd party clock maker/repairer unless agreed by myself beforehand. please contact me in the first instance to arrange return of the mechanism for repair by myself
Shipping the mechanism back to me will be at the buyers cost and i will pay to get the mechanism back to you after repair
All repair costs will be met by myself for 6 months after purchase. If a mechanism is faulty after 6 months then i can offer a repair service for a discounted price but this cost will be met by the buyer if after 6 months of purchase
I can also offer a repair service and servicing of all antique clocks at a good rate for other clocks in your collection etc. Please contact me for a quote if you have another movement that requires servicing Contact us To contact us please click on ask seller question tab or call the customer service numbers provided by ebay at the bottom of the listings page You may also be interested in: Very Rare Antique RAF Smiths 8Day Unusual Chrome Aeroplane Propeller Desk Clock£695.00View itemSublime Antique French Black Lacquered Chinoiserie Timepiece Mantel Clock£9.99View itemSweet Antique French 8 Day Solid Walnut & Bronze Mounts Rococo Mantel Clock£9.99View itemRare Vintage Sinclair Harding Cheltenham 8 Day Ormolu Table Clock With Alarm£9.99View item On 07-Aug-20 at 21:48:32 BST, seller added the following information:
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