P.V. (Paul Verlet) Brass and Metal Bracket Clock
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
circa 1910-1920
This antique desk or bracket clock is source-attributed to maker P.V. (Paul Verlet) and dated to circa 1910–1920. Constructed from brass, metal, and glass, the case features pierced openwork fretwork borders, side panels, and an overhead hinged carrying handle.
A rectangular white dial displays black Roman hour numerals along with outer Arabic five-minute markings, ornamented with decorative corner scroll flourishes. The auction listing describes the item as an overhauled antique desk or commode clock in running condition.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Bracket clock
- Materials
- brass, metal, glass
- Date Range
- 1910-1920
- Attributed Maker
- P.V. (Paul Verlet)
- Dutch Description
- Mooi antiek bureau/commode klokje. Gereviseerd en goed lopend.
- Maker / attribution
- P.V. (Paul Verlet)
Design
- Visible features
- • Pierced openwork brass frame with flanking cut-out wings and corner scrolls • Carrying handle mounted to the top with turned joints • White rectangular dial face with Roman numerals, outer five-minute track, and black ornamental flourishes • Visible crack or fracture line across the lower left quadrant of the dial plate
- Object Classification and Attribution
- The auction title lists the object as a "Bracket clock" and attributes it to "P.V. (Paul Verlet)", assigning a date span of "1910-1920". The listing text further describes it as a "Mooi antiek bureau/commode klokje" dated "Omstreeks 1910-1920." The source does not provide background details or verification for the maker attribution, and specific stamps or marks identifying Paul Verlet are not recorded in this documentation.
- Materials and Observed Physical Features
- The materials reported in the auction catalog are "brass, metal, glass". Visual examination notes a "Pierced openwork brass frame with flanking cut-out wings and corner scrolls" along with a "Carrying handle mounted to the top with turned joints". The face is documented as a "White rectangular dial face with Roman numerals, outer five-minute track, and black ornamental flourishes", with a "Visible crack or fracture line across the lower left quadrant of the dial plate".
- Reported Condition and Movement Limitations
- The seller describes the clock as "Gereviseerd en goed lopend." (overhauled and running well). Details regarding the internal movement, escapement, and mechanical components are not visible or recorded in the provided documentation, leaving the seller's operational claims unverified.
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: Movement details and interior mechanism are not visible in the provided image
- Research required: Overhauled status and running condition are reported by the seller without independent verification