French 8-day gong-striking carriage clock, circa 1900
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
circa 1900
This 8-day carriage clock is attributed to French production, dating to circa 1900. The object is housed in a brass case with beveled glass panels on all sides and features a swing handle.
The enamel dial displays Roman numerals and includes original spade-style hands. The movement is a gong-striking mechanism and incorporates a lever platform escapement, which is visible through a viewing window situated on the top of the case. The auction description reports the clock is in working order and includes a double-ended winding key. The overall dimensions of the piece are 18 cm in height with the handle raised, by 9 cm in width, and 8 cm in depth.
The exterior finish is stated to be original to the clock, with slight signs of age observed on the brass case surface.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Date
- circa 1900
- Type
- Carriage clock
- Maker
- French made
- Condition
- Working order
- Dimensions
- 18cm high with handle up by 9cm wide & 8cm deep
- Escapement
- Original lever platform escapement
- Place recorded
- France
- Striking mechanism
- Gong striking
Design
- Case and Dial
- The clock is constructed with a brass case featuring beveled glass panels on all sides, including a viewing window on the top that reveals the platform escapement. The case is fitted with a hinged swing handle for transport. The dial is white enamel and features black Roman numerals for the hour markers. It is equipped with original spade-style hands and shows the maker's signature partially obscured at the bottom of the dial, labeled simply with "Paris".
- Visible features
- • Enamel dial with Roman numerals • Spade-style clock hands • Beveled glass panels • Platform lever escapement with top viewing window
- Condition and Markings
- The auction description indicates that the clock retains its original finish to the case. There are visible signs of age consistent with the period of manufacture, and the brass surfaces exhibit some wear. The item is identified in the provided reference as SKU 2062, which is associated with the internal cataloging of the auction source.
- Movement and Escapement
- The movement is an 8-day timekeeping and gong-striking mechanism. The platform escapement, visible through the glazed top viewing window, is a lever type. The clock operates in conjunction with a double-ended winding key, which is included with the item. The movement is reported by the seller to be in working order and has recently been serviced.
Identification
- SKU
- 2062
- Serial number
- 2062
- 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: Maker is not explicitly identified beyond 'French made'
- Research required: The degree of clock timekeeping accuracy is described as 'relatively good'