March 14, 2005, 12:27
Grant PerryFrench Movement ID Please
I posted this on another internet venue, but had no response. I am hoping that someone may be able to identify this clock that I am servicing for a customer. The pinned movement, I assume is French due to the Paris stamp, but I am hoping that the stamped initials add more info. The dial simply has the name of the jeweller; Mappin and Webb which doesn’t help to identify the movement. No big deal, but any info would be appreciated.
Best regards,
Grant
March 14, 2005, 13:52
Douglas BarrBoth the makers were carriage clock wholesalers. Will try to get information to you tonite.
March 14, 2005, 14:34
Grant PerryThanks Doug.
The owner has no info on the clock, so I would like to provided a little history when I return it to him.
thanks again,
grant/
March 14, 2005, 15:27
Tom SeymourIn
Britten's Old Clock and Watches and Their Makers A there is only a reference to a Leanord Just, but this doesn't seem to be the right "Just". He was in business from 1790 - 1825 and made rather poor quality watches for the Chinese market.
We will have to wait and see what Doug comes up with.
March 14, 2005, 16:47
Grant PerryThanks for the input Tom. The case actually looks Deco(ish) and is marble and chrome, so it would be later production I think. The plates are very thick and the movement seems to be well made.
Thanks again,
Grant
March 14, 2005, 21:04
Douglas BarrI have a carrage clock with the A.1 mark on it. It dates from the first quarter 20th century. Looked in my carriage clock literature but no luck with the actual maker.