Lenzkirch Mantel Clock
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
circa 1890
This German mantel clock is attributed to the maker Lenzkirch and dates to approximately 1890. Housed in a case constructed of walnut and ebonized wood, the clock features decorative bronze ormolu mounts, including scrolling details at the base and an ornate cresting element.
The silvered dial is engraved with decorative patterns, black Arabic numerals, and fitted with cut steel hands, protected by a convex glass set within a brass bezel. Internally, the clock is powered by a German 8-day timepiece movement featuring an anchor escapement and a pendulum. The piece measures 35cm in height, 19cm in width, and 11cm in depth. It includes a winding key and pendulum. According to the auction description, the clock is in working order and has undergone a service.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Date
- circa 1890
- Type
- Mantel clock
- Maker
- Lenzkirch
- Materials
- Walnut, ebonised wood, bronze, brass
- Dimensions
- 35cm x 19cm x 11cm
- Escapement
- Anchor
- Movement Type
- 8-day timepiece
- Place recorded
- Germany
- Service status
- Serviced
- Maker / attribution
- Lenzkirch
Design
- Visible features
- • The movement backplate bears a stamped Lenzkirch logo and the serial number 80999. • The dial exhibits an engraved foliate or engine-turned design. • The ormolu mounts feature a central cherub motif on the lower front section.
- Dial and Timekeeping
- The dial of the clock is crafted from silver and features detailed engraving across its surface. It displays the time using black Arabic numerals. The time is indicated by a pair of finely cut steel hands, which provide contrast against the silvered background. Mechanical operation is managed by an 8-day timepiece movement located within the rear of the case. The movement is driven by a pendulum and utilizes an anchor escapement for regulation. The auction description reports the clock is functional and has been maintained by the seller.
- Signatures and Marks
- The mechanical identity of the object is confirmed through marks visible on the movement backplate. The plate displays a distinct stamp associated with the Lenzkirch factory, serving as the primary maker identification for the timepiece. Below the manufacturer's stamp, the serial number 80999 is engraved directly into the brass plate of the movement. This number is visible from the rear of the case when the door is opened, providing a unique identifier for the clock mechanism.
- Case Construction and Design
- The clock is presented in a mantel configuration, with its external form incorporating a combination of walnut and ebonized wood. The case design is heavily adorned with bronze ormolu mounts, which are utilized for the feet at the scrolling base and as decorative elements surrounding the dial aperture and the lower case front. The architectural silhouette is completed by an ormolu finial positioned atop the upper section of the case. The front aperture is secured by a hinged brass bezel containing a convex glass, which serves as a protective cover for the clock face.
Identification
- Reference
- JN17
- Serial number
- 80999
- 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 provenance history of the clock is not documented.
- Research required: The extent of the service performed by the seller is not specified beyond the general report of being fully serviced.