Laine a Paris Pendule Portative
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
Circa 1830-50
This mantel clock, identified as an early 'pendule portative', is housed in a slim rosewood case featuring boxwood line inlays and marquetry decoration. The movement, signed 'Laine a Paris' and numbered 430, is an eight-day mechanism with a silk suspension that allows for portability without the need to remove the pendulum.
The clock features a bell strike on the hour and half-hour, utilizing a 'countwheel' system that provides an option for silent operation. The dial is silvered and engine-turned, displaying Roman numerals and blued hands in the Breguet style. The clock measures 220 × 160 × 130 mm. The auction description notes the presence of two minor chips on the inner edge of the original glass. The object is attributed to the period circa 1830-50 and reflects the design traditions of French portable clocks from this era.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Mantel clock
- Maker
- Laine a Paris
- Dating
- Circa 1830-50
- Dimensions
- 220 × 160 × 130 mm
- Serial Number
- 430
- Place recorded
- France
- Condition report
- Two chips on glass
- Dial description
- Engine-turned silvered
- Strike mechanism
- Countwheel strike
- Maker / attribution
- Laine a Paris
Design
- Visible features
- • Silvered, engine-turned dial with Roman numerals • Rosewood case with floral marquetry and boxwood inlay • Brass handle mounted on top of the case • Visible silk suspension for the pendulum
- Movement and Escapement
- The movement is an eight-day mechanism signed by Laine a Paris and marked with the serial number 430. It utilizes a silk suspension, which is described as a feature that allows the clock to be moved without the necessity of detaching the pendulum. The striking train is controlled by a countwheel, which provides the capability for the user to disable the strike function. The clock sounds on a bell for both the hour and half-hour.
- Case and Dial Construction
- The clock is housed in a slim rosewood case ornamented with boxwood line inlays and floral marquetry decoration. The design includes a brass carrying handle, facilitating its identification as a 'pendule portative'. The dial is a round, silvered, engine-turned piece featuring Roman numerals and blued hands in the Breguet style. A brass bezel secures the dial, which shows minor wear on the inner edge of the original glass.
- Provenance and Attribution
- The clock is attributed to the French market circa 1830-50. The maker is identified as Laine a Paris, a name associated with other pieces held in various museum collections. The specific identity of the maker remains subject to the information provided in the source, which confirms the existence of other clocks by Laine.
Identification
- Reference
- CL-MA-1535
- Serial number
- 430
- 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: Attribution to the period circa 1830-50 is approximate
- Research required: Exact history of the maker 'Laine' is not documented beyond the presence of similar clocks in collections