Paul Garnier Repeating Carriage Clock
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
second quarter 19th century
This French brass repeating carriage clock, attributed to Paul Garnier of Paris and dated by the source to the second quarter of the 19th century, is housed in a one-piece case decorated with scrolling foliate engraving and bevelled glass panels.
The white enamel dial features Roman numerals, an outer minute track, and open trefoil hands, signed 'PAUL GARNIER HER DU ROI PARIS'. According to the auction catalogue, the twin-train movement strikes and repeats on a bell, employing a jewelled chaff-cutter escapement with a plain three-armed gilt balance. The backplate bears a conforming signature and serial number 2542.
Evidence at a glance
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- Catalogue references
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Carriage clock
- Dimensions
- 15cm high (excluding handle), 18cm high (handle extended), 11.5cm wide, 9.5cm deep
- Escapement
- Jewelled chaff cutter escapement
- Serial Number
- 2542
- Dial Signature
- PAUL GARNIER HER DU ROI PARIS
- Place recorded
- France
- Maker / attribution
- Paul Garnier
Design
- Visible features
- • Engraved foliate motifs cover the base skirt, corner uprights, top moulding, and folding handle. • White enamel dial presents black Roman numerals, an outer minute track, and open trefoil blued hands. • Top and side panels are fitted with thick bevelled glass revealing the movement and repeat button on top.
- Movement and Striking Mechanism
- The movement is reported in the catalogue as a twin-train mechanism with striking and repeating on a bell, equipped with a repeating mechanism and a jewelled chaff-cutter escapement with a plain three-armed gilt balance. The backplate carries a signature conforming to the dial and is numbered 2542. The backplate shows surface scratching, minor tarnishing, and knocks. The auctioneer notes the movement was ticking when wound and striking at the time of cataloguing, but specifically disclaims any guarantee of working order or timekeeping; no key is present.
- Dial Configuration and Inscriptions
- The white enamel dial displays Roman numerals, an outer minute track, and trefoil hands. It bears the dial signature 'PAUL GARNIER HER DU ROI PARIS'. According to the auctioneer's condition report, the dial appears in good condition with minor wear and very small flecks of dirt, along with very minor rubbing to the numeral 6.
- Case Form and Decorative Construction
- The clock is housed in a brass one-piece case decorated with scrolling foliate engraving, fitted with bevelled glass panels and surmounted by a swing handle. A repeat button is located on top, and the reverse is configured with a shuttered rear panel. The condition report notes minor surface scratching, knocks to edges, and minor tarnishing and scuffs on the interior. Specific reported defects include knocks and minor loss to the lower corner of the reverse door, minor dents to its inner edge, scratching and dirt to the glass, a small piece of green residue on the interior of the left side glass panel, and a minor nibble to the front glass panel left of centre.
Identification
- Serial number
- 2542
- 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: No winding key is included with the lot.
- Research required: The auctioneer notes minor knocks, dents, a small loss to the rear door corner, and does not guarantee timekeeping or working order.