Large porcelain clock with matching pedestal
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
20th c.
This large porcelain mantle clock from Thuringia, dated to the 20th century, features an elaborate porcelain housing supported by volute feet. The case is decorated with floral motifs and gold painting, with a crown depicting a seated writing woman and additional sculptural figures flanking the dial.
The piece includes a matching pedestal base. The front of the clock features a protective glass lid, while the rear access is provided by a Bakelite slider. A brass dial, signed with the name "Dugena," displays the time. The movement consists of a round brass plate assembly utilizing a floating anchor escapement, designed with a half-hour double strike mechanism on two bells and a running duration of approximately one week.
The auction description notes the piece requires service due to resinified oil within the movement and reports a single missing porcelain flower on the decorative exterior housing.
Evidence at a glance
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- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Porcelain mantle clock
- Maker
- Dugena
- Height
- Approx. 76cm
- Origin
- Thuringia
- Marking
- Crown with letter D
- Escapement
- Floating anchor
- Movement type
- Round brass plate with floating anchor
- Place recorded
- Germany
- Striking mechanism
- Half hour double strike on 2 bells
- Maker / attribution
- Dugena
Design
- Visible features
- • Volute-shaped feet supporting the base • Dial with Roman numerals and central ornamentation • Four distinct sculptural figures decorating the case • Top finial representing a writing woman
- Condition and Attribution
- The auction description provides a specific condition report, assigning the movement a status of 3 and the housing a status between 2 and 3. While the porcelain is largely intact, it is noted that one of the decorative flowers is currently missing from the housing. Attribution to Thuringia in the 20th century is based on the provided sale details, which also reference the specific backstamp located on the rear of the clock case.
- Movement and Functionality
- The clock is powered by a round brass plate movement featuring a floating anchor escapement. It is designed to provide a half-hour double strike on two internal bells, with a stated operational duration of approximately one week on a single winding. The movement is signed on the brass dial by Dugena. The auction description suggests that the movement is in need of maintenance, as the lubricating oil has become resinified over time, affecting the current functionality.
- Case and Aesthetic Features
- The structure is supported by four volute-shaped feet and includes a matching pedestal base. The surface is heavily ornamented with floral appliqués and gold-colored painted detailing. The case composition incorporates multiple sculptural elements, including four figures flanking the central dial area and a distinct figure of a seated woman writing, which serves as the clock's crown. The front dial is protected by a glass lid, and the movement is accessed from the rear via a Bakelite slider.
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: Condition of oil within the movement is reported as resinified
- Research required: Single flower element described as missing