French Lantern Clock by Le Baique A Paris
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
circa 1720
This antique French brass lantern clock is signed 'Le Baique A Paris' on the dial and dated circa 1720 by the dealer. The time is indicated with a single iron hand against a circular brass dial with Roman numerals and an engraved center fitted with an alarm disc.
The brass casing features three pierced frets, with the front fret engraved with foliate and mask motifs, surmounted by an arched bell structure and finials. According to the seller, the one-day movement features a verge escapement, a striking train, and an alarm, driven by lead weights on suspension cords.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Date
- circa 1720
- Type
- Lantern clock
- Hands
- One iron hand
- Material
- Brass
- Dimensions
- Height: 40 cm, Width: 18 cm, Depth: 18 cm
- Complications
- Striking train and alarm
- Place recorded
- France
- Maker Signature
- Le Baique A Paris
- Maker / attribution
- Le Baique A Paris
- Movement Duration and Escapement
- One-day verge escapement
Design
- Visible features
- • Surmounted by a large bell framed by arched straps and a turned top finial. • Front pierced brass fret displays engraved scrolling foliage and a stylized central mask. • Circular brass dial with Roman hour numerals and half-hour markers features an engraved central rosette with an inner alarm disk. • Single dark iron hand indicates the time. • Turned corner finials and matching pendant feet flank the rectangular brass case. • Multiple woven suspension cords descend from beneath the case.
- Dial Configuration and Display
- The brass dial features Roman hour numerals and half-hour markers, with an engraved center showing an inner alarm disk. Visual observation confirms time is indicated by a single dark iron hand. According to the source, the clock is signed "Le Baique A Paris" and dated ca 1720, with the seller noting "The time is indicated with just one iron hand."
- Case Architecture and Visible Structure
- The clock is built in brass with a rectangular case flanked by turned corner finials and matching pendant feet. Visible observations confirm it is surmounted by a bell held by arched straps with a turned top finial. The case incorporates frets, described by the source as "3 frets, of which the first is also engraved", with visual inspection showing the front pierced fret adorned with scrolling foliage and a stylized central mask. Woven suspension cords descend from beneath the case, while any weights or pendulum mentioned by the seller are not visible in the photograph.
- Reported Movement and Technical Details
- Internal components are not visible in the record photograph. The dealer reports that the clock contains a one-day movement fitted with a verge escapement, a striking train, and an alarm. Operational drive is attributed by the seller to lead weights suspended from cords. Because the internal movement and weights are not in view, these specifications represent seller-reported claims rather than verified observations.
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 escapement, trains, and internal mechanics are not directly visible in the image.
- Research required: Lead weights and pendulum mentioned in the dealer text are out of frame in this photograph.