Henri Jacot Carriage Clock
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1898
This carriage clock is housed in a gilded brass 'gorge' case with thick bevelled glass panels on all sides. It is attributed to the maker Henri Jacot and bears the serial number 11484.
The internal movement, which is an 8-day type, features a silvered platform escapement with a jewelled lever. The clock strikes on a French gong for the hours and half-hours. The white vitreous enamel dial features Roman numerals, an inner ring, and blued steel hands. The rear of the dial is signed 'H.J.' and numbered to match the clock. The movement backplate includes the Henri Jacot oval stamp and the H.J. Parrot stamp.
The clock weighs 1 kg and measures 90 mm by 100 mm by 178 mm.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Carriage clock
- Maker
- Henri Jacot
- Case Style
- Gorge
- Dimensions
- 90 × 100 × 178 mm
- Serial Number
- 11484
- Dial Signature
- H.J.
- Place recorded
- France
- Movement Stamps
- Henri Jacot oval stamp and H.J. Parrot stamp
- Maker / attribution
- Henri Jacot
Design
- Case and Dial
- The clock is encased in a gilded brass 'gorge' style carriage case, which incorporates thick bevelled glass panels on all sides to allow visibility of the movement. The top of the case features a decorative handle for portability. The white vitreous enamel dial is oblong and displays Roman numerals. It includes an inner ring and is equipped with original blued steel hands. The reverse of the dial carries the 'H.J.' signature and a number that corresponds to the clock's serial number.
- Visible features
- • Carriage clock with top-mounted handle • Gilded metal case with bevelled glass • Visible internal movement from the rear • Roman numeral dial with inner markings
- Movement and Escapement
- The 8-day movement is fitted with a silvered platform escapement containing jewelled levers. The timekeeping mechanism is designed to strike on a French gong to indicate the hours and half-hours. The backplate of the movement is identified by specific maker's marks, including the Henri Jacot oval stamp and the H.J. Parrot stamp, confirming the attribution to the Jacot workshop.
- Attribution and Physical Data
- The object is identified as a Henri Jacot carriage clock, serialized as 11484. The source provides a construction date of 1898 for the timepiece. The clock has a total weight of 1 kilogram. Its dimensions are recorded as 90 mm in width, 100 mm in depth, and 178 mm in height.
Identification
- Reference
- CL-CA-1793
- Serial number
- 11484
- 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: Date is stated as 1898 without documentation
- Research required: Restoration status mentioned in source but extent not specified