Description
A fine brass french carriage clock working with key. Has bevelled glass panels all round with a oval bevelled gloss panel on top. Unfortunately the left hand side panel is cracked but not loose so does not affect the look or working of the clock. The face is white enameled with back numbers and hands. standing 5 1/4 tall 3 3/4 wide 3 inch deep Marked fabrique de paris on back of clock and has a makers mark R and C Richard & Co started life in Paris in 1848 under a different name but then added a London branch at 24 Cannon Street in 1867 which became Richard & Co. They were mainly carriage clock makers, producing clocks in different English and French styles for the respective markets.
The London business lasted until 1881 with the Paris workshop based at Rue Bondy continuing on until the beginning of the 20th Century.
The full trademark comprises an R and C with a snake’s head in between enclosed in an oval. Other items just bearing the mark R&C probably denotes a clock sold by the company but not made by them.
