Johann Rehle silver carriage clock
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
first quarter 18th century
According to the auction house, this silver carriage clock (Kutschenuhr) dates to the first quarter of the 18th century and is signed 'IOHANN REHLE 185', originating from Friedberg.
The clock measures approximately 12.5 cm in diameter. The source reports that the movement features a verge escapement with a quarter and half-hour striking mechanism sounding on an internal bell, and movement plates decorated with finely chased applied work. The visible silver case features an engraved foliate bezel, a large turned finial with a suspension ring, and an ornate dial with Roman hour numerals and Arabic five-minute numerals.
The catalog notes that the repeater cord and three screws are replacements.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Carriage clock
- Diameter
- Approximately 12.5 cm
- Signature
- Signed IOHANN REHLE 185
- Alterations
- Replacement repeater cord and three replaced screws
- Place recorded
- Germany
- Origin and period
- Friedberg, first quarter 18th century
- Maker / attribution
- Johann Rehle
- Escapement and strike
- Verge escapement with quarter and half-hour strike to a bell
Design
- Visible features
- • Large pocket-watch-style silver carriage clock case with engraved foliate border on the bezel • Silvered dial with engraved Roman hour numerals and an outer ring of Arabic five-minute markers • Centrally placed engraved cartouche bearing maker signature • Ornate openwork gilt or brass hands • Hinged circular suspension ring attached to a turned spherical finial at top • Green tassel attached to a pull cord visible behind the case
- Mechanism and Internal Features
- The clock is documented as having a verge escapement and a quarter and half-hour striking mechanism sounding on a bell. The movement plate is described as having finely chased applications. A green tassel is observed attached to a pull cord positioned behind the case.
- Case Construction and Ornamentation
- The object is a silver carriage clock with a diameter of approximately 12.5 cm. The case is described as a pocket-watch-style silver carriage clock, featuring an engraved foliate border on the bezel. The dial is silvered, featuring engraved Roman hour numerals and an outer ring of Arabic five-minute markers. The clock incorporates a turned spherical finial with a hinged circular suspension ring at the top.
- Identity, Attribution, and Condition
- The clock bears the signature 'IOHANN REHLE 185' on an engraved cartouche. The item is attributed to Johann Rehle of Friedberg and dated to the first quarter of the 18th century. Condition reports state that the repeater cord is a replacement, and three screws have been replaced.
Identification
- Serial number
- 185
- 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: Movement plate chasing, verge escapement, and striking bell are described in the source text but not visible in the exterior photograph.
- Research required: Country is not explicitly stated in the catalog text, though Friedberg is historically in Germany.