Paul Garnier for Dent Carriage Clock
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
circa 1850
This antique carriage clock is a product of the Paul Garnier workshop in Paris, manufactured for retailer Dent (Edward Dent) in London. Dated to approximately 1850, the clock features a gilded, engraved one-piece case and bevelled glass panels on the top and sides.
The white enamel dial displays Roman numerals in cobalt blue, includes a lower subsidiary dial, and is signed "Dent a Paris". The clock is equipped with Trefoil-style hands. The movement strikes hours and half-hours on a tuned bell and utilizes a lever escapement with a mono-metallic balance wheel. Serial number 2723 is associated with the Paul Garnier workshop and is engraved on the movement and case, with the number 58 also present.
The rear of the clock includes a hinged door equipped with shuttered apertures for regulation.
Evidence at a glance
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- Photograph views
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- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Case
- Gilded one-piece
- Date
- circa 1850
- Dial
- White enamel with cobalt blue Roman numerals
- Type
- Carriage clock
- Maker
- Paul Garnier
- Movement
- Lever escapement with mono-metallic balance
- Retailer
- Dent
- Striking
- Hours and half-hours on a tuned bell
- Serial number
- 2723
- Place recorded
- France
- Maker / attribution
- Paul Garnier (for Dent)
Design
- Case and Dial
- The clock is housed within a gilded, one-piece case featuring extensive engraving and relief ornamentation. The design incorporates bevelled glass panels on the sides and the top, allowing visibility into the internal movement. A handle is fixed to the upper surface, and the rear of the case includes a hinged door integrated with shuttered apertures intended for movement regulation. The dial is composed of white enamel and is signed "Dent a Paris". It features Roman numerals rendered in cobalt blue, complemented by a subsidiary dial positioned at the bottom of the main display. The hands are fashioned in a Trefoil style, consistent with the construction of the case and the period. The case is decorated with intricate relief-carved patterns, which extend across the entire exterior frame, providing a decorative surface for the carriage clock.
- Visible features
- • Engraved gilded case with one-piece construction • Cobalt blue Roman numerals on white enamel dial • Hinged rear door with shuttered regulator apertures • Visible movement featuring a mono-metallic balance wheel
- Movement and Escapement
- The movement is designed to strike the hours and half-hours, utilizing a tuned bell for the acoustic signal. The technical configuration includes an early lever escapement, paired with a mono-metallic balance wheel. This mechanism allows for the temporal regulation of the clock, consistent with French manufacture from the mid-19th century. The movement is signed on the top plate. The escapement is visible through the side glass panels of the case, revealing the internal gear train and the balance mechanism.
- Signatures and Identifiers
- The object carries multiple identifiers that link it to the workshops of Paul Garnier and the retailer Dent. The serial number 2723 is stamped and engraved on both the case and the movement. Additionally, the number 58 is present on the rear door. These numbers serve as identifiers for the production cycle of the clock. The retailer's signature, "Dent a Paris," is applied directly to the enamel dial. The attribution of the clock is confirmed by the source as being a collaboration between these two entities, with the Garnier workshop providing the movement and casing, while the Dent branding was applied to the dial.
Identification
- Reference
- 2723
- Serial number
- 2723; 58
- 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: Operational accuracy and striking precision are unverified
- Research required: Buyer is advised to independently verify the matching of serial numbers on the case and movement