French Swinging Pendulum Clock, Huguenin, Paris
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
Late 19th to early 20th century
According to the auctioneer, this late 19th to early 20th century French swinging pendulum clock stands 51 cm high. The skeletonised movement is mounted above a dark veined marble pedestal and square plinth raised on turned feet.
Surrounding the visible movement is a white enamel chapter ring bearing black Roman numerals, an outer minute scale, and the signature 'Huguenin, Paris'. Rising vertically above the circular dial frame is an elongated multi-rod column terminating in a top suspension point.
Evidence at a glance
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- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Date
- Late 19th to early 20th century
- Type
- Swinging pendulum skeleton clock
- Height
- 51cm
- Base Material
- Marble plinth
- Place recorded
- France
- Maker / attribution
- Huguenin, Paris
- Maker / Dial Signature
- Huguenin, Paris
Design
- Visible features
- • White enamel chapter ring with Roman numerals and minute markings enclosing a visible skeleton movement. • Elongated multi-rod gridiron-style column ascending above the circular dial assembly to an upper suspension hook. • Dark veined marble cylindrical pedestal resting on a square marble plinth with small turned metal feet.
- Construction and Design
- The clock features a skeleton movement mounted upon a marble plinth. The dial assembly consists of a white enamel chapter ring with Roman numerals and minute markings. The design includes an elongated multi-rod column rising above the circular dial assembly to an upper suspension hook.
- Identity and Attribution
- This timepiece is categorized as a French swinging pendulum clock, estimated by the auctioneer to date from the late 19th to early 20th century. The white enamel chapter ring is marked with the signature 'Huguenin, Paris'.
- Condition and Limitations
- The auctioneer notes that the clock is not known to be working. The internal mechanisms and parts were not inspected for completeness or operational status. Visual observations reported by the auction house include rust on the hands and the hanging peg. The clock has a height of 51cm.
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: Source notes the internal mechanisms and parts were not inspected for completeness, damage, or operational status.
- Research required: The auction house condition report notes that the hands appear rusty, as does the hanging peg.