Henry Capt Mignonette Grande Sonnerie Carriage Clock
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1890
Maker / issuer
Henry CaptThis Henry Capt carriage clock is described as a 'mignonette' size Grande Sonnerie model, produced in Geneva, Switzerland. Dating to 1890, the clock features a gorge-style brass case with an accompanying leather-covered travel case.
The white enamel dial is inscribed with the maker's name and location, displaying Roman numerals for hours and Arabic numerals for the minutes, with a secondary dial for the alarm. The movement is an 8-day mechanism equipped with strike, alarm, and push-repeat functions. The interior backplate is engraved with the number 95. The clock stands at 104 by 71 by 62 mm.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Carriage clock
- Maker
- Henry Capt
- Case style
- Gorge case
- Dimensions
- 104 x 71 x 62 mm
- Model type
- Grande Sonnerie
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Backplate engraving
- 95
- Maker / attribution
- Henry Capt
Design
- Case and Dial
- The clock is housed in a brass gorge-style case, a design characterised by its stepped moulding at the base and top. The clock measures 104 by 71 by 62 mm, and is categorized as a mignonette size. The white dial features Roman numerals for the hour track and an outer ring of Arabic numerals for the minute track, which are arranged in intervals of five. A smaller subsidiary dial is located at the bottom of the main display, intended for the alarm function. The name 'Henry Capt Geneve' is printed on the upper section of the dial face.
- Visible features
- • Brass gorge-style case • Secondary alarm dial at the bottom of the main dial • Visible movement components through the side glass panel • Integrated top handle for transportation
- Movement and Functions
- This clock operates on an 8-day movement, designed to function for over a week on a single winding. It incorporates a 'Grande Sonnerie' striking system, which strikes both the hours and the quarters automatically. The clock also includes a push-repeat function, allowing the user to trigger the strike on demand, as well as an alarm mechanism. The movement is accessible through the glass side panels of the case, and the backplate is marked with the number 95.
- Provenance and Manufacturer
- The clock is attributed to Henry Capt, a maker operating in Geneva, Switzerland. The auction description notes that the business involved both a father and son sharing the same name, both of whom were active from the early 1840s. The firm produced various decorative carriage clocks for customers. The description suggests the manufacture date of the object is 1890. The item is identified by the SKU CL-CA-1456 in the current record, with no additional information regarding previous ownership provided.
Identification
- Reference
- CL-CA-1456
- Serial number
- 95
- 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 identity of the specific 'Henry Capt' (father or son) is not confirmed
- Research required: The 1890 date is provided by the auction description without explicit evidence cited