{"product_id":"antique-charles-oudin-french-brass-gorge-cased-timepiece-carriage-clock-paris-c1860-1870-not-tested","title":"Antique Charles Oudin French Brass Gorge-Cased Timepiece Carriage Clock Paris c1860–1870 NOT TESTED","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAntique Charles Oudin French Brass Crystal Gorge-Cased Timepiece Carriage Clock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAS IS - NO KEY - NOT TESTED\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade in Paris, France \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCirca: 1860–1870.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApprox. 5 1\/2\" High to Top of Handle x 3\" Long x 3\" Wide. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe clean, rectangular white enamel dial features crisp radial Roman hour numerals and an outer Arabic five-minute track. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatures elegant blued steel Breguet-style hands and is clearly signed across the lower center: “Ch.les Oudin, H.ger de la Marine de l’Etat, Palais-Royal, 52, Paris.”  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn eight-day duration mechanical timepiece-only (non-striking) movement. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVisible through the top oval window is the original, silvered platform lever escapement featuring a bimetallic temperature-compensated balance wheel with regulation screws. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe brass backplate is finely engraved in cursive script with \"Aiguilles\" and an directional arrow pointing toward the time-setting arbor. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe lower section features an exposed ratchet-and-clink mechanism over the mainspring barrel arbor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHoused in a premium gilt-brass \"Gorge\" style case with classic multi-tiered molded corner pillars, a classic hinged overhead carrying handle, and five pristine beveled glass viewing panels. The rear panel functions as a hinged door with a small pull pin to access the winding arbors. The solid brass underside plate is unnumbered and beautifully preserved.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGreat antique condition. The brass case is in excellent, clean cosmetic condition with minimal surface oxidation or wear. The five beveled glass panels are clear and completely free of chips or cracks. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnamel face is pristine with no visible hairlines, spidering, or chips. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOffered \"As Is\". Mechanical running condition is untested as the clock is currently missing its winding key.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Charles Oudin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50188121637114,"sku":null,"price":1500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0842\/8614\/4762\/files\/CE6CE83A-50DB-45B5-BA7D-518A256D1D2F.jpg?v=1787854218","url":"https:\/\/pauljacobsantiques.com\/products\/antique-charles-oudin-french-brass-gorge-cased-timepiece-carriage-clock-paris-c1860-1870-not-tested","provider":"Paul Jacobs Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}