Miniature Carriage Clock by J Batson & Son, c. 1927
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1927
This miniature carriage clock was produced by the London-based firm J Batson & Son, a workshop established by Henry John Batson and Albert Edward Batson. Dated to 1927 by silver hallmarks located on the handle and hinge, the clock features a case constructed from mock tortoiseshell.
The white enamel dial is set within a circular silver frame and displays black Roman numerals alongside slim hands. A rear hinged door provides access to the mechanical movement, which includes a winding arbor and a regulator lever for the balance wheel. The clock is reported to function for one week on a single winding. According to the provided information, the movement has been serviced and overhauled. The case exhibits a repaired crack on the bottom surface, and
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Date
- 1927
- Type
- Carriage clock
- Maker
- J Batson & Son
- Case material
- Mock tortoiseshell
- Movement type
- Mechanical
- Power reserve
- One week
- Place recorded
- England
- Reported damage
- Repaired crack and uneven feet
- Silver components
- Sterling silver
- Maker / attribution
- J Batson & Son
Design
- Case and Dial
- The clock is housed in a rectangular case finished in mock tortoiseshell. It is fitted with sterling silver decorative and structural components, including a geometric-shaped handle mounted on the top, a circular bezel surrounding the dial, and four spherical bun feet at the base. The dial is white enamel, marked with black Roman numerals and fitted with slim, dark hands. The assembly is secured by a hinged rear door that allows for maintenance and winding of the mechanical movement contained within.
- Visible features
- • Case features mock tortoiseshell finish • Dial has Roman numerals and slim hands • Clock stands on four small bun feet • Handle is fixed to the top of the case
- Condition and Marks
- The clock is dated to 1927 based on silver hallmarks identified on the handle and the hinges. The dial is described as being in excellent condition, free of cracks. Regarding the case, a small crack on the bottom surface has been previously repaired. Additionally, one of the rear feet is reported to be slightly smaller than the others, a factor noted in the assessment of the object.
- Movement and Function
- The clock utilizes a mechanical movement that is reported to have been serviced and overhauled. Access to the internal components is gained through the hinged rear door of the case. The mechanism features a winding arbor for powering the clock and an integrated lever for regulating the balance wheel.
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 the internal mechanism beyond source description
- Research required: Exact nature of the bottom case repair