Édouard Jeanneret Neuchâteloise Cartel Clock
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
Circa 1840
This cartel clock is a Neuchâteloise model attributed to maker Édouard Jeanneret, dating from circa 1840. The clock features a wood case finished in black lacquer and decorated with painted floral motifs.
Its design includes a rounded gilt top, glazed curved side panels, and a molded bracket base displaying a painted flower vase. A glazed oval opening in the lower front allows for a view of the pendulum action. The movement provides an eight-day power reserve and incorporates a grande et petite sonnerie striking mechanism with an integrated alarm function. The white enamel dial features Roman numerals for the hours and an outer track for minutes.
Time is indicated by blued steel hands finished with floral-shaped tips set with diamond pastes.
Evidence at a glance
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- Catalogue references
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Technical characteristics
- Date
- Circa 1840
- Type
- Cartel clock
- Hands
- Blued steel with pastes
- Maker
- Édouard Jeanneret
- Dimensions
- 900 mm height
- Case Finish
- Black lacquer with painting
- Dial Features
- Enamel with Roman numerals
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Striking Mechanism
- Grande et petite sonnerie
- Maker / attribution
- Édouard Jeanneret
Design
- Visible features
- • Black lacquered case with painted gold-toned floral ornamentation • Pendulum viewing aperture framed in brass • Matching molded wall bracket with vase motif • Hands decorated with floral motifs and paste stones
- Dial and Timekeeping
- The timepiece features a white enamel dial with Roman numeral hour markers. The perimeter of the dial includes outer minute divisions. Winding points for the eight-day movement are located at the 5 and 7 o'clock positions. The hands are manufactured from blued steel, with the tips featuring gilt floral elements embedded with diamond pastes, according to the auction description. The internal mechanism provides an eight-day going duration. It includes a grande et petite sonnerie striking train and an integrated alarm function. The auction description notes that the movement is in 'Good' condition but recommends a professional overhaul for future operation.
- Case and Exterior Design
- The clock is encased in a wood structure finished with black lacquer and adorned with painted floral decorations. It features a rounded gilt top and curved glazed side panels that provide visibility into the movement housing. The case architecture includes curved feet and a hinged back door for mechanical access. A central glazed oval opening in the front section provides a visual reference for the pendulum motion, framed by a hinged brass bezel. The clock is supported by a molded wall bracket that echoes the decorative program, featuring a painted flower vase. A detachable molded top piece, also finished in black and gold, is topped by a walnut-shaped gilt finial. The entire clock is housed within its original display case, referred to as a 'lanterne', which includes glass panels and a full-height hinged access door.
- Condition and Attribution
- The auction description attributes the clock to Édouard Jeanneret, dating it to circa 1840. The object is graded as 'AA' or 'Very good' overall. Specific condition reports indicate the case displays slight oxidation and minor scratching, consistent with age. The dial is described as being in good condition. The hands are identified as original to the piece.
Identification
- 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: Movement requires an overhaul as reported by the auction description
- Research required: Case exhibits slight oxidation and scratching