The firm J Boseck & Co were manufacturers and retailers of gold and silver products in India, as well as selling wrist watches and clocks. Indeed, after Sir Edmund Hillary successfully climbed Mount Everest in 1953, he was presented with a Rolex by J Boseck & Co, and here we have a very beautiful antique carriage clock retailed them in the late 1800's.
From every angle, this clock is so striking with its gorgeous pillars and handle as well as the detail on the top and bottom that is emphasised by having a subtle red background that stands out against the rich golden-yellow of the case.
The dial displays numerals in such a wonderful font and the background plate that it is set onto has the most incredible design that will make you admire it from near or far.
Measuring 12.5cm tall (or 14.5cm to the top of the handle, by 7.8cm wide and 6.7cm deep, the clock is powered by a high quality lever escapement by the French clock making company Couaillet that has just come back from a complete overhaul, runs great and comes with our twelve month warranty.
This is such an attractive antique carriage clock that will always be admired from near or far.
Stock# W1672
Circa: 1890
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Beautiful antique carriage clock retailed by J Boseck & Co
The firm J Boseck & Co were manufacturers and retailers of gold and silver products, as well as wrist watches and clocks. After Sir Edmund Hillary successfully climbed Mount Everest, he was presented with a Rolex by J Boseck & Co in 1953 with the back engraved, "To Sir E. Hillary From Bosecks Calcutta".
A brief history on carriage clocks:
Carriage clocks are also known as “Officer’s clocks†and was developed in France in the early 19th century by the famous and arguably the most important and influential clock maker, Abraham-Louis Breguet. Story has it that they were originally designed for the Emperor Napoleon in 1812, and what makes carriage clocks different to other clocks especially at that time, is that they held a spring driven movement within its casing allowing them to be easily transported. The robust nature of the design gave carriage clocks a new level of practicality, as they were portable all the while keeping their accuracy.
Carriage clocks often have decorative handles and either porcelain, enamel or glass panels, and when glass allows viewing of the movements within.
The handles were not just there for aesthetics, as they were an important feature of the clock, making them suitable for transporting around outside the house.
Often fitted in brass cases which once restored brings them back to their former glory, the glass often had beveled edges giving it a further attractive look and style to it.
The carriage clock was designed specifically to meet the need for a more portable and durable clock, which wouldn’t be damaged while being moved and taken quite literally in carriages that were rolling over cobblestone roads. These clock were built to last and have stood the test of time, with many examples still remaining in wonderful condition today.
Just as popular today as when they were made, carriage clocks have that unique ability over other antique clocks of being able to fit into any room thanks to a style and design that doesn’t give it a dated look or feel to it.
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