Geneva, May 10, 2026
JAMES MCCABE, ENGLAND, ROYAL EXCHANGE, PRECISION TIMEKEEPER, GIANT CARRIAGE CLOCK STRIKING AND REPEATING THE HOURS, GILT BRASS
TO BE SOLD WITHOUT RESERVE
An impressive and rare gilt-brass, manual wind eight-day going carriage clock, striking and repeating the hours on a gong with lever escapement. The case is glazed on all four sides and the top, and fitted with a repeat button. The gilt-brass dial is finely engraved with floral and foliate patterns and features blued steel fleur-de-lys hands with a central steel seconds hand.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |
Brand James McCabe, England
Year Circa 1840
Movement No. 2797
Case No. 2797
Caliber 4 jewels, brass rectangular, fusees and chains to both trains, maintaining power on going side, platform lever escapement, underslung, single roller, pointed-tooth wheel, plain brass balance, flat balance spring, sapphire endstone to balance cock, strike/silent.
Length 160
Height 200
Width 140
Signature dial, movement and travelling box.
Accessories Original mahogany veneered, brass-bound, fitted travelling box, lined with green baize and with front slide, lock and stowage place for winding key.
