French 8-Day Repeater Carriage Clock
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
circa 1885
This French 8-day carriage clock is attributed to circa 1885. It features a repeater mechanism and strikes on a gong. The construction includes a brass case with an original finish and beveled glass panels on all sides.
The dial is white enamel with black spade hands and Roman numerals. The clock incorporates a lever platform escapement, which is visible through an oval beveled glass viewing window located on the top of the case. Measuring 16.5 cm high with the handle raised, 8.5 cm wide, and 7.5 cm deep, the clock is in working order and was recently serviced. It is accompanied by its original double-ended winding key. The auction description reports that the case exhibits slight signs of age consistent with the era, while the dial remains clean.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Case
- Brass with beveled glass panels
- Date
- circa 1885
- Type
- Carriage clock
- Mechanism
- 8-day gong striking repeater
- Dimensions
- 16.5cm x 8.5cm x 7.5cm
- Escapement
- Lever platform
- Place recorded
- France
- Country of origin
- France
Design
- Visible features
- • White enamel dial with black Roman numerals • Beveled glass viewing window on top of the case • Brass carrying handle with ribbed cylindrical grip • Lever platform escapement visible from above
- Movement and Escapement
- This timepiece operates on an 8-day movement of French origin. The clock incorporates a repeater mechanism and utilizes a gong for striking. Power is managed through a lever platform escapement, which sits at the top of the movement assembly. The object is reported to be in working order, having undergone a recent servicing. The clock is supplied with a dedicated double-ended winding key required for operation.
- Case and Dial Construction
- The carriage clock is housed in a brass case finished to retain its original appearance. The structure is characterized by its use of beveled glass panels on all sides, allowing visibility into the movement. A notable feature is the oval beveled viewing window located on the top of the case, which provides a direct view of the platform escapement. The face consists of a white enamel dial featuring black spade-style hands. The hour indicators are presented in Roman numerals. The auction description states that the dial is clean and contrasts with the brass housing, while the case itself displays light wear commensurate with its age.
- Provenance and Documentation
- The object is listed under the inventory identifier SKU 2080. The listing provides dimensions of 16.5 cm in height when the carrying handle is in the upright position, with a width of 8.5 cm and a depth of 7.5 cm. The description classifies the clock as an antique Victorian item. It is maintained in its original finish, with the auction house encouraging prospective owners to examine the provided photographic evidence to confirm the physical condition of the clock.
Identification
- Serial number
- 2080
- 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 maker is not identified in the source text
- Research required: Mechanism is described as having a repeater feature but the specific type of repeater is not defined