Bidspirit auction | Two Brass Mechanical Carriage Clocks
Two Brass Mechanical Carriage Clocks by St James and Lowe and Sons - Two mechanical carriage clocks featuring polished brass cases and glass panels. The rectangular clock is constructed with a ribbed swinging handle and beveled glass panels to the sides and top, revealing a time-only movement. The white rectangular dial features black Roman numerals, a rail-track minute ring, and spade-style hands. The dial is printed with the text St James LONDON and MADE IN ENGLAND at the base. A winding key is stored within the rear door. The oval clock features four cylindrical corner pillars, a shaped swinging handle, and four bun feet. Its movement is visible through an oval top window and side panels. The white oval dial features black Roman numerals, an outer ring of Arabic numerals 5-60, and Breguet-style moon hands. The dial is printed with Lowe & Sons CHESTER and MADE IN 30 ENGLAND at the base. Both clocks feature platform escapements visible through the top windows. Height: 14.5 cm Width: 8.5 cm Height: 14.5 cm Width: 9.5 cm.