Penlington & Batty Gilded Carriage Clock
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
circa 1890
This carriage clock, identified by the auction description as a timepiece, is attributed to a circa 1890 production period and was retailed by the firm Penlington & Batty, which operated in Liverpool and Manchester.
The construction features a gilded metal case equipped with a hinged carrying handle at the top. The case is fitted with curved, bevelled glass side panels and a top glass, providing visibility into the interior movement. The dial is composed of off-white enamel, displaying fancy Arabic numerals, minute markers, and the retailer's name printed below the twelve o'clock position. The movement is a mechanical timepiece intended for weekly winding via a dedicated key.
Access to the gear train and setting mechanisms is provided through a hinged rear glass door. The auction description notes minor physical imperfections, including small chips on the side and top glass panels.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Carriage clock
- Winding
- Weekly mechanical
- Retailer
- Penlington & Batty (Liverpool and Manchester)
- Case material
- Gilded metal
- Dial material
- Off-white enamel
- Place recorded
- France
- Maker / attribution
- Penlington & Batty
Design
- Case and Dial
- It is fitted with a hinged carrying handle situated at the apex. A distinctive feature of the case design is the use of curved, bevelled glass side panels, which, in combination with the top glass, allow for an enhanced view of the interior mechanism. The dial is finished in an off-white enamel, featuring decorative, fancy-style Arabic numerals and precise minute track indicators. The signature of the retailer, Penlington & Batty, is applied to the dial beneath the twelve o'clock marker, while the words 'PARIS MAKE' appear near the bottom. The time is indicated by dark-colored metallic hands.
- Visible features
- • Hinged carrying handle attached to the top plate • Retailer signature 'Penlington & Batty, Liverpool & Manchester' on the dial • 'PARIS MAKE' printed on the lower section of the dial
- Movement and Mechanism
- This clock operates as a timepiece, meaning it is designed solely to display the time without additional complications. It utilizes a mechanical movement that requires manual winding on a weekly basis, performed using a dedicated key. The mechanical arrangement is visible through the glazed panels, allowing observation of the gear train and escapement components. Access for manual winding and time setting is provided via a hinged rear door, which is also fitted with a glass panel. This door allows the user to reach the movement's arbor and internal adjustments without needing to disassemble the case. The movement backplate features the stamped word 'FRANCE', indicating the country of origin for the internal assembly.
- Condition and Attribution
- The auction description provides details regarding the condition of the clock's glass elements. A small chip is noted on the right-side glass panel, clearly visible in the provided imagery. Additionally, a minor chip is present on the top glass, which requires close inspection to detect. The current status of the movement, including whether it has undergone a recent overhaul or service, is not specified in the source. The attribution to the retailer Penlington & Batty and the dating of approximately 1890 are provided by the auction house.
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: The internal state of the balance wheel and escapement is not fully documented in the provided source
- Research required: Exact current functional status of the mainspring is not verified