Jacques Cogniet Gilt Brass and Wooden Table Pendulum Clock
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
circa 1700
This table pendulum clock is attributed by Christie's to Jacques Cogniet and dated to circa 1700. Constructed from gilt brass and wood, the case measures approximately 57 cm and features an architectural facade framed by fluted pilasters, corner finials, and red faux-tortoiseshell or lacquered panels.
The cresting is surmounted by a gilded winged figure sounding a trumpet. Its dial arrangement includes individual white enamel cartouches displaying Roman numeral hours, along with subsidiary displays for calendar indications and polychrome moon phases. Christie's reports functions including a minute and quarter repeater, alarm, calendar, and moon phases.
Evidence at a glance
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- Catalogue references
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Technical characteristics
- Dial
- Ring with enamel
- Type
- Table pendulum clock
- Maker
- Jacques Cogniet
- Functions
- Minute and quarter repeater, alarm, calendar and moon phases
- Circa Date
- 1700
- Case Material
- Gilt brass and wood
- Case Dimension
- 57 cm
- Maker / attribution
- Jacques Cogniet
Design
- Visible features
- • Surmounted by a sculpted gilded winged figure sounding a trumpet atop a tiered dome. • Architectural case features fluted Corinthian-style pilasters and urn-like finials. • Main dial features individual inset white enamel plaques with Roman numerals. • Lower dial plate features two subsidiary dials including a polychrome painted moon phase display. • Red-mottled decorative panels border the upper cresting and the arched dial surround.
- Mechanism and Attribution
- The clock is attributed to Jacques Cogniet and dated to circa 1700. Reported functions include a pendulum movement with a minute and quarter repeater, alarm, calendar, and moon phases. The mechanism was reported as not ticking at the time of cataloging and requires service due to long-term inactivity.
- Architectural Case Construction
- The clock stands approximately 57 cm tall, constructed from gilt brass and wood. The architectural facade is described as having fluted pilasters and is surmounted by a sculpted gilded figure of a winged trumpeter atop a tiered dome. The casing features red-mottled decorative panels and displays signs of age. Reported condition issues include tarnish, small chips, and some decorative elements that are only conditionally fixed.
- Dial Configuration and Condition
- The primary dial features individual inset white enamel plaques with Roman numerals. A lower plate houses two subsidiary dials, which include a polychrome painted moon phase display. The dial is described as original with surface wear. Reported damage includes a continuous hairline crack and small chips above the moon phase, along with hairline cracks near the numeral XII.
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: Internal pendulum movement details and rear casework are not illustrated.
- Research required: Christie's condition report notes the movement was not ticking at the time of cataloguing and requires service.
- Research required: The dial enamel exhibits minor chips and hairline cracking, notably above the moon phase and on numeral XII.