Capucine carriage clock by Cary
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1850s
This Capucine carriage clock, attributed to the maker Cary of Lyon, dates to circa 1850. The timepiece is housed in a brass case featuring four turned finials, a flattened loop handle, and hinged access doors on the sides with a rear latch.
It functions with a 7-day movement and includes an alarm mechanism. The white dial displays Roman numerals and is fitted with blued steel Breguet-style hands, complemented by an alarm indicator hand. The clock utilizes a bell-striking mechanism that strikes on the hour, two minutes after the hour, and once for the half-hour, a method described as vineyard striking. Measuring 110 by 110 by 300 mm, the clock retains its original condition with a developed patina, according to the source.
It is identified by the signature "Cary" and the location "à Lyon" on the dial.
Evidence at a glance
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- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Date
- circa 1850
- Dial
- White dial with Roman numerals
- Type
- Capucine carriage clock
- Hands
- Blued steel Breguet hands
- Maker
- Cary
- Dimensions
- 110 × 110 × 300 mm
- Place recorded
- France
- Striking mechanism
- Bell striking on the hour and two minutes after the hour
- Maker / attribution
- Cary
Design
- Case and Dial
- The clock is constructed with a brass case featuring a white dial marked with Roman numerals. The design incorporates four turned finials mounted atop the case and a flattened loop handle. Access to the internal components is provided by hinged doors located on all sides, with a simple latch securing the rear panel. The dial is signed with the maker's name "Cary" and the location "à Lyon," consistent with the clock's attribution to the French region. The timekeeping is indicated by blued steel Breguet-style hands, which are accompanied by an additional hand for the alarm function. The exterior brass surfaces exhibit a developed patina.
- Visible features
- • Bell-striking mechanism with top-mounted bell • Blued steel hands including an alarm hand • Four turned brass finials • Hinged side doors for access to movement
- Movement and Striking
- This clock operates on a 7-day movement. It features an integrated alarm mechanism and a specialized bell-striking system. The strike sequence occurs on the hour, followed by a strike two minutes later. This specific pattern is referenced in the documentation as "vineyard striking." A singular blow on the bell is utilized to signal the half-hour. The bell is mounted at the top of the clock, situated beneath the handle assembly, facilitating the audible strike intervals described.
- Condition and Attribution
- The auction description reports that the clock is in original condition and has acquired a patina over time. It is listed as having been fully restored. The attribution to Cary of Lyon and the date of circa 1850 are stated as part of the item's historical identification. The piece is catalogued with the reference number CL-CA-1742. No further provenance or specific history beyond the maker and estimated date is provided in the current documentation.
Identification
- Reference
- CL-CA-1742
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: The exact date of manufacture is given as "circa 1850"
- Research required: The term "vineyard striking" is mentioned as a colloquialism