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Here is a fabulous French Carriage Clock.

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You don’t see many of these in such a fantastic condition with the case. The high quality of the painting on the panels, none are damaged. The unusual hexagonal shape. I have never seen this shape before in a carriage clock. Everything about it is top of the range. Is it worth all that money? Oh certainly and a lot more.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/c-1900-French-Enamel-Paneled-Carriage-Clock/163212537082?hash=item260039acfa:g:UU4AAOSwUAxbVlCC

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Would that of been mercury gilded?

I really like the warm glow of the gold on this case.

The winding and squares have got a lovely polish on them.

The only thing for me that lets it down is after all the polishing they still left the screw heads chewed.

Well out of my price range, but it is very nice

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      By PeterS · Posted

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      You have answered your own question. You just push the setting lever nipple in or if its the screw in type unscrew it a little. You should always remove any hands and the dial before putting it in your movement holder. 
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