French 8-day carriage clock with bell strike
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
circa 1880
This French carriage clock is an 8-day timepiece featuring an enamel dial with Roman numerals and spade hands. The clock is constructed with beveled glass panels on all sides, providing visibility to the internal mechanism, and is topped with a handle.
It is equipped with a platform lever escapement and includes an oval beveled viewing window at the top of the case to allow for observation of the balance assembly. The clock features a bell-striking mechanism that sounds on the hour and half-hour. Measuring 16cm in height with the handle raised, the clock measures 8cm wide by 7.5cm deep. It is provided with a double-ended winding key. The clock is reported to be in working order and retains its original finish, showing minor evidence of age.
Evidence at a glance
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- Catalogue references
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Technical characteristics
- Date
- Circa 1880
- Type
- Carriage clock
- Striking
- Half-hour and hour
- Dimensions
- 16cm x 8cm x 7.5cm
- Escapement
- Lever platform
- Maker origin
- France
- Place recorded
- France
Design
- Case and Dial
- The carriage clock is housed in a brass-finished case characterized by a rectangular profile. All four sides feature beveled glass panels, allowing for light to penetrate the movement area. A matching beveled glass window is positioned on the top surface, directly above the platform escapement, facilitating a view of the balance wheel. The dial is finished in white enamel and is marked with black Roman numerals for the hours. It is fitted with a pair of original spade hands, which are centrally mounted. The clock is topped with a metal carry handle attached to the upper carriage frame.
- Visible features
- • Enamel dial with black painted Roman numerals • Platform escapement visible through an oval top window • Bell-striking mechanism located internally • Beveled glass panels on four sides of the case
- Movement and Strike
- This timepiece is an 8-day carriage clock. The internal mechanism includes a platform-mounted lever escapement. The clock is designed with a bell-striking function. It is configured to signal the time by striking the bell once for the half-hour and according to the hour for each full hour interval. The movement is powered by a mainspring, which is accessed via the rear of the clock. A double-ended winding key is provided to wind the time and strike trains.
- Condition and Maintenance
- The auction description reports the clock is in working order and has undergone a recent service. The exterior surfaces retain what is described as the original finish, although there are minor signs of age present on the case. All primary components, including the dial and hand assembly, are stated to be original.
Identification
- SKU
- 2378
- Serial number
- 2378
- 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
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Research required
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