A VICTORIAN GILT-METAL STRIKING GIANT CARRIAGE CLOCK
DENT, LONDON, No. 1390, CIRCA 1850
The white enamel dial with Roman chapters and recessed subsidiary seconds ring at XII, signed 'DENT / 61 STRAND / LONDON' the twin train movement with chain fusee, the platform lever escapement with chronometer style balance wheel and helical balance spring, the backplate signed 'DENT / LONDON / 1390', strike repeat on a coiled gong, striking the hours and one at half past, later winding key, travel case
8 ½ in. (21.5 cm.) high, handle down; 6 in. (15.2 cm.) wide; 5 in. (12.7 cm.) deep; the travel case 9 ¾ in. (24.7 cm.) high
A VICTORIAN GILT-METAL STRIKING GIANT CARRIAGE CLOCK
DENT, LONDON, No. 1390, CIRCA 1850
The white enamel dial with Roman chapters and recessed subsidiary seconds ring at XII, signed 'DENT / 61 STRAND / LONDON' the twin train movement with chain fusee, the platform lever escapement with chronometer style balance wheel and helical balance spring, the backplate signed 'DENT / LONDON / 1390', strike repeat on a coiled gong, striking the hours and one at half past, later winding key, travel case
8 ½ in. (21.5 cm.) high, handle down; 6 in. (15.2 cm.) wide; 5 in. (12.7 cm.) deep; the travel case 9 ¾ in. (24.7 cm.) high