French architectural carriage clock
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
Circa 1860
This architectural carriage clock is attributed to French manufacture, dating to approximately 1860. The movement is an 8-day duration mechanism featuring gong striking.
The clock includes a lever platform escapement, which is visible through a rectangular beveled glass viewing window. The case design incorporates Corinthian pillars at each of the four corners and is finished with beveled glass panels on all sides. It is equipped with an enamel dial and moon spade hands. The clock stands 20cm high when measured with the handle in an upright position, with a width of 10cm and a depth of 9cm.
Included with the clock is a double-ended winding key. The auction description reports the clock is in working order and has been recently serviced, noting that the case retains its original finish and shows slight signs of age.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Date
- Circa 1860
- Type
- Carriage clock
- Maker
- French made
- Duration
- 8-day
- Dimensions
- 20cm high x 10cm wide x 9cm deep
- Escapement
- Lever platform
- Place recorded
- France
- Striking mechanism
- Gong
Design
- Case and Design
- The clock features an architectural design characterized by the use of four Corinthian pillars located at the corners of the case. The structure is glazed with beveled glass panels on all sides, allowing for visibility into the interior components. The exterior exhibits an unusual handle design, which, when in the raised position, results in an overall height of 20cm for the object. The case retains its original finish, though it displays slight signs of age consistent with its usage history.
- Visible features
- • Corinthian pillars at each corner • Beveled glass panels on all sides • Lever platform escapement visible • Moon spade hands
- Movement and Dial
- The clock is powered by an 8-day movement of French origin that incorporates a gong striking mechanism. The timekeeping system utilizes a lever platform escapement, which the source notes can be viewed through a rectangular beveled window. The dial is constructed from enamel and is fitted with moon spade hands. The mechanism is reported to be in working order and has recently undergone servicing.
- Condition and Accessories
- The clock is provided with a double-ended winding key. The auction description indicates that the piece is in good condition considering its age, while noting that there are slight signs of age visible on the case. The original finish is intact, and the clock is described as being in working order, having been recently serviced. The clock is noted for having a rectangular window to observe the platform balance while it is in operation.
Identification
- SKU
- 2065
- Reference
- 2065
- 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 maker is not identified in the provided source
- Research required: The specific method of construction for the 'masked dial' is not described in detail