Antique John Walker London Carriage Clock Repeater French Brass Serviced c1900 For Sale

An Exquisite Investment-Grade Masterpiece:Antique French / London Carriage Clock by John Walker (230 Regent Street) – Brass Anglaise Case, Hour Repeater, Fully Serviced with Matching Numbers (c. 1900)

We are thrilled to offer this stunning, museum-quality late Victorian / early Edwardian brass carriage clock. Retailed by the highly prestigious London clockmaker John Walker of 230 Regent Street, this clock features a top-tier French-made mechanical movement housed in a heavy, mirror-polished brass Anglaise style case.

This is an exceptional example, complete with a fully functioning hour repeater mechanism and the peace of mind of a recent professional horological service.

Established in the mid-19th century, John Walker was one of London's premier watch and clockmakers, famous for holding official contracts with major British railway companies and operating from their legendary showroom on Regent Street.

To satisfy their elite clientele, Walker imported the finest movements from France, casing and retailing them under their own prestigious name. This clock represents the absolute pinnacle of travel luxury from the turn of the century—featuring an active repeater button on top, allowing the owner to sound the last hour in pitch darkness.

• Retailed By: John Walker, 230 Regent Street, London

• Movement Origin: France (Stamped "France" on the dial)

• Era: Circa 1890 – 1910

• Movement Type: 8-Day Mechanical Hand-Wind (Two winding arbors on the backplate)

• Case Style: Classic Anglaise – Solid mirror-polished brass with bevelled glass panels on all four sides and a glass oval top window revealing the escapement.

• Accessory: Included with its traditional double-ended winding and setting key (one end for winding the mainsprings, the other for setting the hands).

Dimensions & Weight:

• Height (with handle up): 16 cm (160 mm)

• Height (without handle): 12.5 cm (125 mm)

• Width: 8.5 cm (85 mm)

• Depth: 7.5 cm (75 mm)

• Weight: 1394 grams (Extremely heavy, premium solid brass construction)

• Mechanical Condition: Superb / Fully Serviced. The movement has been professionally dismantled, cleaned, oiled, and calibrated by a clockmaker. It winds smoothly, ticks with a strong, healthy amplitude, and the strike/repeater function operates flawlessly with a beautiful, crisp chime.

• Cosmetic Condition: Excellent antique condition. The brass case is in a stunning state, polished to a mirror shine (as seen by the perfect reflection on the base plate) while retaining its authentic historic character. The white enamel dial is exceptionally clean, with crisp Roman numerals and the John Walker signature fully legible. The bevelled glass panels are clear and free from major scratches or chips.