Henri Jacot No. 4208 striking carriage clock
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
c1880
This antique striking carriage clock attributed to maker Henri Jacot dates to circa 1880 and is housed in a corniche-style case. The front features a circular white enamel dial surrounded by a machine-turned textured gilt mask, displaying black Roman numerals for the hours and outer Arabic numerals for five-minute increments.
The dealer notes a repeating movement with an original lever platform escapement, accompanied by a numbered key and travelling case. The clock measures approximately 17 cm in height, 9 cm in width, and 8 cm in depth.
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
- Dial Mask
- Machine turned gilt mask
- Case Style
- Corniche case
- Dimensions
- Height 6.5" (17cm), Width 3.5" (9cm), Depth 3" (8cm)
- Accessories
- Numbered key and travelling case
- Movement Features
- Repeating movement with original lever platforms
- Maker / attribution
- Henri Jacot
Design
- Visible features
- • Corniche-style case in polished gilt brass with beveled glass panels and top oval viewing window • Carrying handle featuring a central three-segment faceted grip • Circular white enamel dial with black Roman hour numerals and Arabic five-minute outer intervals • Spade-tipped or blued steel hands set against an engine-turned gilt mask
- Dial and Mask Configuration
- The face presents a circular white enamel dial inset within a machine-turned gilt mask. The dial displays black Roman hour numerals complemented by outer Arabic numerals positioned at five-minute markers. Indications are read via dark spade-tipped hands positioned against the enamel surface, viewed through the rectangular front glass.
- Reported Movement and Accessories
- The seller lists the clock as Henri Jacot No. 4208 dating to circa 1880, attributing to it a striking and repeating movement equipped with original lever platforms. The listing also notes the inclusion of a numbered key and travelling case. These reported internal movement markings, repeating components, and accessories are not visible in the provided exterior photograph.
- Case Construction and Exterior Form
- The clock is housed in a corniche case constructed of polished brass, fitted with visible beveled glass panels and an oval viewing window positioned in the top plate. A hinged carrying handle with a three-segment faceted central grip is mounted to the top. According to dealer dimensions, the case measures 6.5 inches (17 cm) in height, 3.5 inches (9 cm) in width, and 3 inches (8 cm) in depth.
Identification
- Serial number
- 4208
- 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: Country of origin is not explicitly stated in the source text
- Research required: The internal movement markings, serial number stamp, numbered key, and travelling case are not visible in the provided photograph