This is a very handsome brass and nickel cased carriage clock made by “Lafrand A Paris.” It is die stamped with this Maker’s mark on the back plate. The case has a unusual presentation in that many of its’ exterior surfaces are treated with a nickel finish. This contrast, the silver color of nickel and the gold color of the brass is very attractive in person. It is difficult to photograph.

This fine example has classic features. The four glass panels feature beveled edges. One can access the movement by opening the rear door. This clock features a well made brass movement that is designed to run eight days on a full wind. It also features an alarm. This clock is designed to strike each passing hour on a coil gong which is located at the back of the movement. It also has a repeat button located at the top of the case. Depress this button and the clock is designed to strike the last hour on a single gong. In addition, it will strike the last quarter hour on two gongs with two separate hammers indicating that it is a petite sonnerie. This feature was incorporated into clocks like this one so that one could place the clock on the night table. If you were to wake from sleep in the darkness hours, you could simply press this repeat button and the clock would strike indicating the approximate time. This is more convenient than having fumble in the darkness, looking for a match to strike in order to light a candle to visually read the dial. This clock is in excellent working order. The movement has been recently serviced. The dial is porcelain and is in excellent condition. The time dial features painted Roman numerals. The five minute markers and the twelve hour alarm dial are formatted in Arabic numerals. This clock measures approximately 8 inches tall with the handle in the up right position. The case and movement are both stamped with the serial number “1904.” This handsome example was made circa 1900.