Louis George Pendule d'Officier Carriage Clock
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
circa 1790
This antique German carriage clock, styled as a 'Pendule d'Officier', is attributed by the source to Louis George in Berlin circa 1790. It features a fire-gilt bronze case decorated with oak and laurel leaf reliefs, disc feet, and a top carrying handle shaped like a serpent.
The white enamel dial displays Arabic numerals and is inscribed with the maker's name and 'A BERLIN'. The source reports a full-plate brass movement driven by a chain fusee mechanism with verge escapement and a ring balance, incorporating quarter-hour and hour striking, repeat functions, and an alarm with five hammers on two bells.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
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- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Pendule d'officier
- Origin
- Germany
- Escapement
- Verge escapement
- Place recorded
- Germany
- Case Dimensions
- 185 mm
- Movement Number
- 4046
- Striking Mechanism
- 5 hammers and 2 bells
- Maker / attribution
- Louis George
- Case Material and Finish
- Fire-gilt bronze
Design
- Visible features
- • Gilt-bronze rectangular case with laurel garland decoration and a snake-form top handle • White enamel dial with Arabic hour and minute numerals, signed 'Louis George' and 'A BERLIN' • Side panel features an ornate circular floral rosette and a hanging pull cord for the alarm function • Rests on four turned disc-style gilt feet
- Dial and Mechanism
- The white enamel dial features Arabic numerals and is inscribed with the maker's name. The movement is described as a round, full-plate brass movement. Technical specifications include a chain-fusee drive, verge escapement, and a ring balance. The clock is equipped with quarter-hour and hour striking, a repeat function, and an alarm system utilizing five hammers and two bells.
- Provenance and Documentation
- The clock is identified by the source as movement number 4046 and dated to circa 1790. It is attributed to the Berlin-based maker Louis George (1743–1812). The auction house reports the mechanism as functional, though they note that a cleaning is recommended. Internal components such as the striking levers on the rear are mentioned in the source description.
- Case and External Construction
- The clock is housed in a fire-gilt bronze rectangular case standing 185 mm tall. The design includes a concave top section surmounted by a serpent-shaped carrying handle, with the front and sides decorated in laurel and oak leaf relief motifs. The base of the clock rests on turned disc-style feet. The dial and back are enclosed by glass, and the side panel features a pull cord for the alarm function.
Identification
- Serial number
- 4046
- 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 movement plates, rear glass cover, and bell work are not visible in the provided image
- Research required: Working order described by the auction house ('funzionante, si consiglia la pulizia') is not independently verified