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Click here to subscribeFRENCH CHAMPLEVÉ ENAMEL AND LACQUERED BRASS MINIATURE CARRIAGE CLOCK, BY FRANCOIS ARSENE MARGAINE EARLY 20TH CENTURY the dial with yellow enamel chapter ring with Roman numerals inside a floral Champleve enamel mask, the typical gorge case with Champleve enamel side panels, the single train timepiece movement with silvered platform lever escapement, the backplate with makers stamp of ‘AM’ and numbered '1919' 9.5cm high [handle up], 5cm wide, 4cm deep
A French repeating brass carriage alarm clock. Early 20th century, the white dial with alarm indicator, and Russian retailer's name, striking on a coiled gong, the movement stamped AM for (Francois Arsène Margaine), height 18cm to the top of the handle.The clock will need attention, the escapement moves briefly when shaken, but soon stops, one train winds satisfactorily, the other doesn't.The repeat function works but is out of sync.The dial, glass and case are in good order.
A late 19th century French brass and Sèvres style porcelain carriage clock by Margaine, the eight day movement striking hours and half hours on a gong, the backplate with stamped maker's mark, the porcelain dial with black Roman hour numerals and detailed 'Howell, James & Co to the Queen London', and painted with cherubs and flowers within gilt and bleu céleste borders, the porcelain side panels similarly painted, the foliate scroll engraved corniche case with swing handle, height 16cm.
A FRENCH ENGRAVED GILT BRASS AND PORCELAIN TRIPLE-PANELLED CARRIAGE TIMEPIECEBy Margaine, Paris, No. 5269, Circa 1880, retailed by Howell James & Co , LondonIn an engraved Corniche case with oval glass top panel, above the pink-ground dial and side panels, each outlined with a gilt border and decorated with cherubs and garlands, with original silvered platform lever escapement13.5cm highCONDITION REPORTThe clock is in very good condition. The timepiece functions and there is no damage to the porcelain panels or glasses.
Lovely 19th Century French made Mantle Clock with Spelter decoration to top with matching Slate and Marble Garniture. Clock made by Francoise Arsene Margaine. Appears to be in running order with key and pendulum. Pendulum hanger will need to be replaced. Measures approx 19 inches tall. see photos.
A good late 19th century French brass gorge cased grande sonnerie striking carriage clock with alarmMargaine, 6876The rippled handle over a large bevelled glass inspection panel and four futher panels between moulded top and base, the white enamel Roman and Arabic dial with blued steel moon hands set over a subsidiary alarm dial in a frosted gilt mask. The silvered lever platform escapement with bimetallic balance rack striking and repeating the hours and quarters on two coiled blued steel gongs. Ticking, striking, with operational alarm, together with a double-ended key. 18cms (7ins) highFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A late 19th century French lacquered brass carriage alarm clock by Margaine of Paris, with eight day movement striking hours, half hours and repeating on a gong, the backplate with stamped maker's mark and numbered '8964', the cream enamelled dial with Arabic hour numerals and subsidiary alarm dial, the glazed case with reeded swing handle above Corinthian corner columns, on bracket feet, height 17.8cm.
A FINE AND RARE ENGRAVED GILT BRASS SHIELD-SHAPED REPEATING ALARM CARRIAGE CLOCK MARGAINE, PARIS, CIRCA 1875The mid-sized rectangular eight-day two train gong striking movement with silvered platform lever escapement regulated by sprung bimetallic balance, the lower margin of the frontplate with part-obscured stamped number 20..., the backplate with alarm winding to top left over stamped A.M. beehive trademark for Francois Arsène Margaine and serial number 11820 to lower left, the dial with circular white enamel Roman numeral hour disc with Arabic five minutes beyond the outer minute track and blued steel spade hands, set within fine foliate scroll engraved matted shield-shaped mask incorporating subsidiary alarm setting dial to margin and with canted surround, the engraved and chiselled cast gilt brass shield-shaped case with floral scroll-shaped hinged carrying handle to the acanthus cast shallow-ogee domed rectangular top panel incorporating repeat button, over egg-and-dart cast cavetto top moulding and repeating leaf bordered glazed front panel following the shape of the case, the sides applied with mounts cast as pairs of inverted entwined dolphins continuing downwards so that their heads, with mouths open and rosettes for eyes, form the four supports on which the clock stands, the rear matching the front but with the glazed panel hinged to allow access to the movement.14.5cm (5.75ins) high with handle down, 9.5cm (3.75ins) wide, 6.5cm (2.5ins) deep. The life and work of Francois Arsène Margaine is explored by Thomas Wortruba in his article The horological world of Francois Arsène Margaine published in ANTIQUARIAN HOROLOGY June 2014 (pages 807-818). Born 1835 Margaine was one of the leading carriage clock makers of his time, married in 1865 to the couturiere Armandine Fresnais his first recorded workshops were at 20 Rue du Pont-aux-Choux. He then moved numerous times until by 1880 he is known to be at 22 Rue Béranger although the family home was at the address given for his wife's business, 19 Boulevard Haussmann. Margaine was an innovator and obtained many brevets, patents, for his ideas as well as receiving various awards at expositions both in Paris and elsewhere. He was active in the horological world and alongside such as Alfred Drocourt, was involved in setting up the horological school in Paris, l'École d'horlogerie de Paris, in 1881 as well as being an active member of the Chambre Syndicale having obtained full membership in 1877. Arsène Margaine's last address in 1914 was 54 Rue de Bondy. The extremely rare and attractive design of the case of the present clock no doubt draws inspiration from Swiss Pendules D'officier and Viennese carriage clocks produced during the Biedermeier period. Austrian examples following a similar trend are illustrated in Roberts, Derek CARRIAGE and other Travelling CLOCKS on page 154.
A late 19th century French carriage clock with travel case and numbered winding keysigned and numbered Francois-Arsene Margaine, 9208, and with retailers mark, Godwin and Son 304 High Holborn Londonthe case surmounted by a ribbed Greek key handle, above the rectangular escapement observation window, on the rounded top, the four glazed panels supported between solid pillars, on a moulded base, the white enamel Roman dial, the centre with a stylised compass rose under the blued steel moon hands, signed below VI Examd by Godwin & Son 304 High Holborn London, the twin spring barrel movement with English lever platform escapement and half-cut and compensated bimetallic balance, the backplate stamped for Francois-Arsene Margaine and numbered 9208, striking on a coiled blued steel gong, with a matching numbered double-ended winding key and matching numbered blue leather and blue velvet travel case, the inside top marked for Godwin and Son. 16cms highFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
AN UNUSUAL FRENCH GILT BRASS SHIELD-SHAPED STRIKING AND REPEATING CARRIAGE CLOCKBy Margaine, No 11820, circa 1890The shield-shaped case with a swept handle, supported on four addorsed dolphins, with circular white enamel dial and alarm subsidiary within a chased gilt mask, the twin train movement with Margaine's cachet mark and numbered 11820 to the bottom left corner of the backplate, with silvered platform lever escapement striking and repeating on a blued steel gong 15cm high (handle down)PROVENANCE: Cyril Fish, thence by descent.Condition reportThe case has been regilt. The movement strikes and ticks.
A FRENCH BRASS STRIKING CARRIAGE CLOCKBy A. Margaine, No. 7995, circa 1890Of squat form, the enamel dial detailed Hy. Norman, 27 Buckingham Palace Road, London SW, blued steel ‘Breguet’ moon hands, with original silvered platform lever escapement, the backplate stamped to the lower left corner with Margaine’s trademark of a skep with initials AM, striking on a blued steel gong, with original Morocco burgundy leather travelling case13.5cm high (handle up)Condition reportThe carriage clock requires a clean and full service. It currently does not tick or strike. With a later key. Leather case with no handle and wear.
A LATE 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURY MINIATURE FRENCH GILT BRASS CARRIAGE CLOCK the ornate case with folding angular handle above side columns and a champleve enamel Roman dial fronting an eight-day spring-driven timepiece movement with lever platform escapement - bears makers stamp for Margaine and number 3846.10.5cm high handle up
A late 19th century French gorge cased carriage clock with alarm and hour repeatFrançois-Arsène Margaine, Paris. Retailed by J. E. Caldwell and Co., Philadelphia, No. 11728Surmounted by a rippled handle above a large escapement observation window, the moulded cornice over bevelled glass panels supported by four grooved uprights, on a moulded base. The white enamel Roman dial signed for the retailer J. E. Caldwell & Co Philadelphia over Made in France, with blued steel moon hands, and subsidiary Arabic alarm dial. The triple spring barrel movement with silvered and jewelled English lever platform escapement and cut and compensated bimetallic balance, the lower edge of the backplate stamped 11728 with Margaine's beehive trademark. Ticking, striking and alarming. 19cms (7ins) highFootnotes:According to contemporary trade directories, Margaine was listed in 1869 as a clock maker, wheel cutter and mechanic. That same year, he received a patent for an alarm mechanism for miniature carriage clocks. A year later, in 1870, he was no longer mentioned as cutting wheels, and by 1873 he was being listed strictly as a clockmaker, registering his well known beehive trademark the following year.He was renowned for making high quality, high-end clocks, with unique handles, though catalogues from his workshop indicate that he produced a wide range of carriage clocks from a timepiece only clock through to grande sonnerie with month, day and moon dials. The choice of case was equally diverse from a standard Anglaise case through to a gorge or bambu case with either Limoges or Cloisonne panels. It seems that the majority of the movements would have been bought in rough form from eminent makers and companies (such as Japy freres), whereas the case and dial would be made in Margaine's workshop. In addition to the above-mentioned alarm patent, he also received two patents for carriage clock case ornamentation, including a method of decoration which involved solid-coloured sides overlaid with pierced panels. A further two patents were also gained; one for a carriage clock remontoir escapement and another for an 'improved' carriage clock striking mechanism. The lowest serial number found is 444 and the highest is 20879, suggesting a potential output over his career of more than 20,000 clocks.He died in 1915; there is some evidence that his business was taken over by Henri Doffe, a graduate of the Parisian horological school, l'Ecole de l'Horlogerie de Paris that Margaine helped to start in 1881. It remains unknown if Doffe wound up or continued the business, either under Margaine's name or his own.Wotruba, T. (2014) 'The Horological World of François Arsène Margaine', Antiquarian Horology, Vol. 35 (2), pgs. 807-826.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Late 19th Century Carriage Clock Francois Arsène Margaine Late 19th century French brass cased striking and repeating carriage clock, retailed by E.W. Streeter, 18 New Bond Street, London, twin barrel movement with a platform lever escapement, striking on a single gong, backplate stamped AM for (Francois Arsène Margaine) with beehive shaped 'A.M.' trademark and numbered 4535, lower right corner also stamped 'C.V' within an oval border. White enamel dial with Roman numerals, bevelled glass, in a black leather and velvet lined carrying case with bevelled glass window to the front.15cm high outside of the case with handle down. case 17.5cm high.Some discolouration to the brass case, chips to the glass on the front and left side panels. Rear glass door panel scratched to the top. Clock ticks and strikes on the hour and half hour, repeater functional, we do not guarantee working order or time keeping of any automatic, mechanical, quartz or other timepiece offered for sale. Clock strikes but is out of sync with the hours, comes with key.
A Brass Striking and Repeating Carriage Clock, circa 1890, twin barrel movement with a platform leaver escapement, striking on a gong, movement back plate, stamped with makers monogram and initials AM for Arsène Margaine and numbered 7853 together with a modern brass carriage timepiece, retailed by Thwaites & Reed, England, (2)
Miss S* Jollie(19th Century)Four Edwardian Belle Epoque fashion studies; including one demonstrating the S-bend silhouette corset at work beneath a promenade dress, and two influenced by the revolutionising fashions of Jeanne Margaine-Lacroix, watercolour en grisaille heightened by Chinese white,one signed 'S. Jollie', circa 1910,36 x 24cms, 35 x 15cms, 37 x 17cms, and 27.5 x 22cms, each framed.
A French Margaine Grand Sonnerie carriage clock. Two-train spring movement - serial number 11485 - chiming on a gong with repeat. Grand sonnerie, Silent and Petite sonnerie lever to base. Contained in a gorge brass case with bevelled glass panels. White dial with Roman numerals and Arabic minutes. Dimensions: 7" (top handle) x 4" x 3".Condition report: Good condition. Working at time of cataloguing movement. Not fully tested.
A Brass Striking and Repeating Carriage Clock, Circa 1890, twin barrel movement with a platform lever escapement, movement backplate, stamped AM for (Francois Arsène Margaine) Trademark "A.M" with a clock in the form of a beehive between the letters, 18cm high over handle (a/f)The brass case is dirty, brass with surface scratches and small dents in parts, left hand side bevel glass is badly cracked, back door bevel glass with chips to the edges, front bevel glass with one chip to the top right hand corner, the dial with dust particles on the surface, dial otherwise in good clean condition, central hand collet and pin is missing, movement is dirty, original platform lever escapement is discoloured and dirty, the balance is swinging and in going order, movement is striking, repeat button is working.
A fine and rare late 19th Century French blue and white enamel decorated carriage clockMargaine, number 1885. Retailed by Emanuel, Portsea and ParisThe case surmounted by a rippled brass and enamelled handle above a large escapement observation window, the moulded cornice, uprights, side panels and base all similarly decorated in running patterns of pairs of leaves and berries, the sides with flowers within foliate scrollwork and a shaped border. The signed white enamel Roman dial framed by an enamelled mask, and with delicate blued steel moon hands. The twin spring barrel movement with jewelled Swiss lever platform escapement, the backplate stamped Emanuel Paris at the top, and 1885 with Margaine's trademark at the bottom. Rack striking and repeating on a blued steel gong with an associated early travel case with side locking and shaped handle on a chamfered top. 19cms (7 ins) highThis lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A large French gilt-brass repeating carriage clock, late 19th century, by Margaine, the architectural case with swing handle above four columns and bevelled glass panels, the circular dial with Arabic numerals and black spade hands, with platform lever escapement, striking a gong, numbered 11369 to backplate and underside, backplate with trademark stamp for François-Arsene Margaine of Paris, with key, 21cm high, 10.6cm wide Please note that Roseberys do not guarantee working order or time keeping of any automatic, mechanical, quartz or other timepiece offered for sale.The case with scratches and tarnishing. Minor Verdigris to top. Very minor chips to corners of glass panels. Back left column slightly loose. Heavy scratches to reverse by door and discolouration to base. Backplate with minor tarnishing and scratches. Dirt and wear to platform. It is currently ticking when wound but Roseberys cannot guarantee the working order of any timepiece offered for sale.
A gilt brass cased carriage clock, Francois-Arsene Margaine, the white enamel dial with Roman numerals, the back plate numbered 15477, 17.5cm high, handle up/Provenance: The Estate of Anthony J Beeson CONDITION REPORT: Condition information is not usually provided in the description of the lot but is available upon request; the absence of a condition report does not imply that a lot is without imperfection
MARGAINE. A 19TH CENTURY ENGRAVED OVAL REPEATING FRENCH CARRIAGE CLOCK the moulded gilt brass case with foliate engraving inset with bowed bevelled glass panels enclosing a porcelain Roman dial fronting an eight-day striking and repeating movement on a gong, original compensated lever escapement17cm high handle upThe case is in good condition. The back glass panel has a chip in the corner and the top glass panel has chips to the left edge. The dial has a small crack in the top left corner which is not visible unless tipped upside down. The movement is complete, striking and repeating the correct hours and ticking with the original lever escapement but may need a service.
MARGAINE. A LATE 19TH CENTURY FRENCH REPEATING CARRIAGE CLOCK with brass moulded case and masked enamel dial fronting an eight-day movement striking and repeating on a gong17cm high handle upThe case is dirty but has no damage and there is a tiny chip to one of the glass side panels. The dial has no chips or cracks. The movement winds and strikes and repeats but does not tick. The lever escapement is a later replacement. This clock will require attention.
A French Anglaise repeating carriage clock: the eight-day duration movement having a platform lever escapement and striking the hours and half-hours on a gong with a repeat of the last hour at will, the hand setting arrow to the backplate as seen on early examples signed for Margaine of Paris and numbered 554 ,the white enamel dial having black Roman numerals, blued steel moon hands and a finely engraved gilded mask, the gilt-brass Anglaise case with a shaped and fluted handle, complete with numbered travelling box and winding key, height 18cm handle up, 15cm handle down.* The property of the Late Ann Meyrick
Full title: A French-Russian gilt brass Pavel Bure (Paul BuhrŽ) carriage clock, 'Margaine Paris' mark, ca. 1900Description: H 12,8 cmThe dial inscribed with the name of Pavel Bure. The base marked 'Margaine Paris' and the work carrying the mark for Margaine and both work and base with the number '13962'. ‘Watchmakers and clockmakers of the world' by B. Loomes lists Francois-Arsene Margaine as working in Paris (1869-1914) from Rue Beranger 22 and Rue Bondy 54. He is regarded as one of the very best carriage clock makers.Condition:The absence of a condition report does not imply that a lot is in perfect condition. Please contact us to let us know which lots are of interest, so we can make the requested reports for you.Once complete, they will be published on our website (www.coronariauctions.com)High resolution pictures are already available on our website at www.coronariauctions.com. Further questions are always welcome at info@coronariauctions.com
A very fine and rare 19th century French miniature caryatid carriage timepiece set with four Limoges panelsMargaine, numbered 10815The elaborate case set with four Limoges panels decorated with cherubs and women in diaphanous robes, rendered 'en grisaille' against a dark background within delicate white and gilt scroll borders, the white Roman dial within a conforming mask of Renaissance strapwork and foliate scrolls, the signed and numbered movement with lever platform escapement with cut and compensated bimetallic balance. 10cms (4ins) high.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A small and rare late 19th century French gorge-cased carriage clock by Margaine with presentation inscription dated 1880Margaine, No.723. Further stamped C.V. in an oval. The rippled handle over a full-width bevelled glass inspection panel, over matching side panels, the moulded cornice with repeat button, the base engraved 'C.F.Poynder, A.M.D./from his father/Christmas 1880', the white enamel Roman dial with blued steel spade hands set within a silvered mask, the signed movement with silvered lever platform escapement with compensated bimetallic balance striking and repeating on a coiled blued steel gong. Running, striking and repeating. Together with an associated travelling case with modern double-ended winding/setting key. 13.5cms (5ins) high. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A French 19th century brass-cased alarm carriage clock, by Margaine, Paris, the white enamel dial signed by the retailer, Hamilton & Inches, Paris, with Roman numerals and Arabic numerals minute outer band, over an alarm subsidiary dial, case no. 10999, with key. Height including handle 20cm
Late 19th/early 20th century French carriage timepiece, the Sevres style painted porcelain dial decorated with cherubs, having Roman numerals, signed 'Imported by Howell James & Co. To The Queen' to dial, with further Sevres style panels decorated with putti, movement by Francois-Arsene Margaine and numbered 5269, the case engraved with scrolling floral decoration, h16.5cm (including handle)
French carriage clock striking on a gong, the movement back plate bearing the Margaine maker's trademark logo, no. 9164, the dial signed Payne & Co, 163 New Bond St, London, Paris, within a corniche brass case, 6.75" high (key); also a Henri Jacot carriage timepiece, the back plate bearing the maker's trademark logo, within a corniche brass case, 6.25" high (key) (2)
An Anglaise French striking carriage clock: the eight-day duration movement having a platform lever escapement and striking the hours on a gong with a push button to allow a repeat of the last hour at will, the movement backplate stamped with the serial number 9439, the brass masked dial having an ivorine chapter ring with stylised black Arabic hour numerals, blued steel spade hands and signed for the retailer Mappin & Webb, Paris, the brass Anglaise case having fluted columns with cast Corinthian capitals and matching handle, with a concave moulded base and top, height 21cm handle up, 16.5cm handle down.*Notes Although unsigned, the hand setting arrow and font for the lettering Hands is near-identical to those used on carriage clocks as signed for the well-known carriage clock maker François-Arsène Margaine of Paris at the beginning of his production.
An early 20th Century French striking and repeating carriage clock by Arsene Margaine with beehive stamp to backplate, serial no 14768 (circa 1910). The brass Gorge case with five bevelled glass panels, Roman enamelled dial, rack and snail striking the hours and half-hours on a coiled gong, push-button repeating the hours and spade hands, Swiss lever escapement to platform, with key. 16.5cm high including handle, with key
A LARGE FRENCH GILT-BRONZE MANTEL CLOCK, CIRCA 1860, in the Rococo style, set with twelve white enamel tablets, each with a Roman numeral, the movement, stamped AM (possibly for Francois-Arsene Margaine), countwheel striking on a bell, the elaborate case cast with C-scrolls, acanthus, bird and fox, with pendulum. 50.5cm high
A late 19th century French gilt brass four-glass carriage clock, marked 'AM', possibly for Francois-Arsene Margaine, retailed by Henry Capt. Geneva, the enamel dial bearing Roman numerals, grand sonnerie repeater movement striking on a coil gong, numbered 9529, engraved script to underside, 18 cm high (handle up), in conforming leather travel case, with key.Condition report: Cracks visible to the enamel face at the bottom, general surface wear throughout, commensurate with age. Missing two gongs and a hammer. Movement selector arm missing. Overwound.
A Late 19th Century French Carriage Clock, by Margaine of Paris, No. 12816, the white enamel dial with Roman and Arabic numerals, to the eight day two train movement striking and repeating on a gong, contained in polished brass and bevelled glass case with shaped and moulded top and base, 6.5ins high
A French gilt brass carriage timepiece with fine Aesthetic style porcelain panelsMargaine for retail by Howell James and Company, Paris and London, circa 1875The eight-day single train movement with silvered platform lever escapement and stamped with AM beehive trademark over serial number 4182 to the lower left hand corner of the backplate, the rectangular porcelain dial panel overall painted in polychrome and gilt with asymmetric panels incorporating polychrome crane and fantail goldfish, within a cream field populated with a parrot and stylised foliage, the centre bird perched on flowering branch within Roman numeral chapter ring and with blued steel moon hands over retail signature HOWELL JAMES & Co., TO THE QUEEN, PARIS, LONDON, the gilt brass cornciche case with hinged carrying handle and bevelled oval top glass over porcelain side panels decorated to match the dial with shaped aquatic and ornithological panels over exotic crested birds perched within flowering foliage on a cream ground, on cavetto moulded skirt base, 13.5cm (5.25ins) high excluding handle. Provenance: The beneficiary of the Estate of a private collector, East Midlands. The life and work of Francois Arsène Margaine is explored by Thomas Wortruba in his article The horological world of Francois Arsène Margaine published in ANTIQUARIAN HOROLOGY June 2014 (pages 807-818). Born 1835 Margaine was one of the leading carriage clock makers of his time, married in 1865 to the couturiere Armandine Fresnais his first recorded workshops were at 20 Rue du Pont-aux-Choux. He then moved numerous times until by 1880 he is known to be at 22 Rue Béranger although the family home was at the address given for his wife's business, 19 Boulevard Haussmann. Margaine was an innovator and obtained many brevets, patents, for his ideas as well as receiving various awards at expositions both in Paris and elsewhere. He was active in the horological world and alongside such as Alfred Drocourt, was involved in setting up the horological school in Paris, l'École d'horlogerie de Paris, in 1881 as well as being an active member of the Chambre Syndicale having obtained full membership in 1877. Arsène Margaine's last address in 1914 was 54 Rue de Bondy.The firm of silversmitths, jewellers and retailers of objet d'art Howell, James and Company was founded in 1819 by James Howell and Isaac James. The company had premises at 5, 7 and 9 Regent Street and was noted for the variety and quality of its stock. In 1838 James left the business and the partnership then became known as Howell James & Co. By 1865 the firm employed over 140 women, most of whom lived above the shop. The business exhibited at the 1851 Great Exhibition as well as others in London and Paris throughout the latter half of the 19th century. In 1881 the premises was reconstructed, three years later they became a limited company and continued to trade from Regent Street, London until 1911. The design of the porcelain panels of the current lot draw their inspiration from Japanese art in particular Satsuma pottery. The study and interpretation of Japanese decorative arts was a core element of the Aesthetic Movement which in-turn influenced Orientalist design which became highly fashionable during the latter quarter of the 19th century.Condition Report: Movement appears to be complete and in all-original condition with no visible signs of alteration or significant replacements although is a little dirty/neglected hence a clean/overhaul is required. The strike train is working correctly however the escapement is currently not 'beating' probably due to being 'gummed-up' (through neglect and lack of use) - the mainspring however will wind hence going train is most likely in sound condition. The dial appears to be in fine condition with no visible faults. The case also appears to be in fine condition with no apparent wear or noticeable discolouration to the gilding. The panels are in fine condition with visible faults limited to the lightest of crazing to the ceramic glaze. Although there is no visible damage very well executed restoration cannot be ruled out.Clock does not have a winding key Condition Report Disclaimer
MARGAINE (FRANCOIS-ARSENE) A FRENCH REPEATING BRASS AND ENAMEL CARRIAGE CLOCK, the white enamel dial with Roman numerals above an alarm dial, within a gilt mask, enameled side panels on copper, probably " Limoges", the movement with "Margaine trademark and numbered "6882" ,striking on a coiled gong, in a brass case with corinthium columns and swing handle, 19cm high, including the handle
A French gilt brass and three-panel pink-ground porcelain carriage clockBy François-Arsène Margaine, Paris, circa 1890The Corniche case with foliate engraving, the porcelain dial and two side panels each decorated with a couple on a pink ground within a parcel gilt outline, the twin train movement with push/repeat and with original platform lever escapement, trademark skep and numbered 2448, striking on a gong, with red Morocco leather travelling case16cm high
Margaine, Paris, a timepiece carriage clock: the eight-day duration movement having a platform lever escapement, the backplate stamped with the trademark of Arsène Margaine of Paris, a beehive with the initials A.M. either side, and the serial number 15751, the white enamel dial with black Roman numerals and blued steel spade hands, height 14.5cms handle up, 12cms handle down.* Biography Francois Arsène Margaine, born 1835, was one of the top carriage clock makers of his time, married in 1865 to the couturiere Armandine Fresnais his first recorded workshops were at 20 Rue du Pont-aux-Choux. He then moved numerous times until by 1880 he is known to be at 22 Rue Béranger although the family home was at the address given for his wife's business, 19 Boulevard Haussmann. Margaine was an innovator and obtained many brevets, patents, for his ideas as well as receiving various awards at expositions both in Paris and elsewhere. He was active in the horological world and alongside such as Alfred Drocourt, was involved in setting up the horological school in Paris, l'École d'horlogerie de Paris, in 1881 as well as being an active member of the Chambre Syndicale having obtained full membership in 1877. Arsène Margaine's last address in 1914 was 54 Rue de Bondy. *Notes For a comprehensive history of Margaine, his clocks and working practices see Antiquarian Horology, the journal of the Antiquarian Horological Society, June 2014, pages 807 to 826 inclusive; The Horological World of Francois Arsène Margaine by Tom Wotruba.
A Rare Albert Marque bisque head Art- Character doll, French circa 1916, the highly sculptured head with beautiful fixed blue glass paper-weight eyes, finely painted lashes and feathered eyes-brows, closed mouth with protruding upper lip, moulded pierced ears, plump rounded cheeks and elongated sloping nose with shaded nostrils, original light brown wig with card pate and on a uniquely modelled fully jointed composition body with elongated torso, wide hips and bisque lower arms with attached ball-joints at elbows and finely sculptured fingers, the shaped legs with elongated narrow feet, wearing Russian style black velvet trouser suit with gold silk lining, fine black bead trim to jacket and decorative mirrored metal buttons, with a cream silk blouse decorated with sequins and metallic beads, thick red sash, floppy black beret, underclothes, white socks and brown leather shoes with ‘Au Bon Marche Layettes’ label, incised A. Marque to back of head and with pencil mark to sole of right foot, reading ’32, P??miela’ , indecipherable, 22” (56cm) tall. (professional restoration to head and left hand). Albert Marque was a sculptor at the Ecole Francaise and from the end of the 19th century regularly exhibited at many prestigious Paris salons, in around 1915 there was a deliberate movement in Paris away from the traditional pretty Bebe dolls so famously made there. A group of well- known artists, including sculptors, porcelain manufacturers and fashion designers, became involved in creating a more realistic doll, reflecting a more expressive character. The artist doll by A. Marque was first presented at an exhibition by Margaine Lacroix, it is thought that no more than 100 of these dolls where made, most being inscribed by a number, this doll has number 32 in pencil to foot. A rare and important opportunity to acquire one of the world’s rarest dolls that seldom come up for sale at auction.
A FRENCH GILT-BRASS REPEATING CARRIAGE CLOCKFor Henry Capt, Geneva, by A. Margaine, circa 1890In an Anglaise Riche case, the silvered dial surround enclosing a circular white enamel dial, inscribed HENRY CAPT GENÈVE with pierced moon hands and an alarm subsidiary below, the movement stamped 4701 with original silvered platform lever escapement, striking the hour and half on a blued steel gong and with alarm train, with beehive cachet mark for A. Margaine and stamped HENRY CAPT GENÈVE20cm high
Jeanne Margaine- Lacroix Paris, ercu silk dress with lace panel to bodice, the layered bodice with trim of silk spheres, labelled, Margaine Lacroix, Boulevard Housman Paris, C 1910 French designer Jeanne Margaine Lacroix, whose creation of the ' Sylphide Sans corset dress ' caused a sensation in Belle Epoque Paris of May 1908 when three beautiful young women attended the races at Longchamp wearing the garments without petticoats or corsets. The couture clothes of the designer became sought after by the more progressive ladies of Europe. Provenance : Collection from Hinwick House home to the Orlebar family, please see lot 1501 for details . Length 125, waist 60 UA 72 cm
Arsene Margaine Very Fine Example of a Push Repeat Gilt 8 Day Striking Carriage Clock circa 1880. Stamped with his logo/ beehive number. He had workshops in Paris,was awarded a silver medal at the Paris Exhibition in 1889 and awarded a gold medal in 1900. With original true split, bimetallic balance and strikes the quarters and hours on a mellow coiled gong. Large bevelled top glass to see the escapement, the white porcelain dial reads 'Howard L James, London, Retailer to the Queen'. In working order.
A French gilt brass miniature carriage timepiece, Margaine, Paris, circa 1900 The eight-day single train movement with silvered platform lever escapement and stamped with serial number 654 beneath AM beehive-shaped timepiece stamped trade mark for Margaine to the lower left hand corner of the backplate, the circular white enamel Roman numeral dial with blued steel spade hands set within a frosted silvered brass mask, the Mignonnette No.1 sized bevel glazed case with hinged reeded carrying handle over reeded pilaster corner uprights, on complex moulded plinth incorporating squab feet, 8cm (3.25ins) approx. high excluding handle. The firm of Francois-Arsene Margaine are recorded in Allix, Charles and Bonnert, Peter CARRIAGE CLOCKS, Their history and development as 'very famous' makers of carriage clocks working from Rue Beranger 22 and Rue Bondy 54, Paris from before 1869 until around 1914. They were awarded a Silver medal at the Paris Exhibition of 1889 and a Gold medal in 1900.
A Rare Albert Marque bisque head Art- Character doll, French circa 1916, the highly sculptured head with beautiful fixed blue glass paper-weight eyes, finely painted lashes and feathered eyes-brows, closed mouth with protruding upper lip, moulded pierced ears, plump rounded cheeks and elongated sloping nose with shaded nostrils, original light brown wig with card pate and on a uniquely modelled fully jointed composition body with elongated torso, wide hips and bisque lower arms with attached ball-joints at elbows and finely sculptured fingers, the shaped legs with elongated narrow feet, wearing Russian style black velvet trouser suit with gold silk lining, fine black bead trim to jacket and decorative mirrored metal buttons, with a cream silk blouse decorated with sequins and metallic beads, thick red sash, floppy black beret, underclothes, white socks and brown leather shoes with ‘Au Bon Marche Layettes’ label, incised A. Marque to back of head and with pencil mark to sole of right foot, reading ’32, P??miela’ , indecipherable, 22” (56cm) tall. (professional restoration to head and left hand). Albert Marque was a sculptor at the Ecole Francaise and from the end of the 19th century regularly exhibited at many prestigious Paris salons, in around 1915 there was a deliberate movement in Paris away from the traditional pretty Bebe dolls so famously made there. A group of well- known artists, including sculptors, porcelain manufacturers and fashion designers, became involved in creating a more realistic doll, reflecting a more expressive character. The artist doll by A. Marque was first presented at an exhibition by Margaine Lacroix, it is thought that no more than 100 of these dolls where made, most being inscribed by a number, this doll has number 32 in pencil to foot. A rare and important opportunity to acquire one of the world’s rarest dolls that seldom come up for sale at auction.
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