Waterbury Clock Company 8-day striking carriage clock
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
circa 1880
This is an eight-day duration, striking carriage clock manufactured by the Waterbury Clock Company, circa 1880. The timepiece is housed in a gilt ormolu case featuring ornate cast details, including a turned carry handle and finials.
It is equipped with a repeat function, operated by a button located at the top of the case, and strikes on an internal bell. The dial is masked, and the clock incorporates bevelled glass panels on its sides. The overall dimensions are approximately 16cm in height with the handle raised, by 9cm in width and 9cm in depth. The auction description reports that the movement is in working order, and notes the clock has been maintained with a level of patina on the metal surfaces.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Date
- Circa 1880
- Type
- Carriage clock
- Maker
- Waterbury Clock Company
- Repair
- Left leg reattached
- Function
- 8-day strike and repeat
- Condition
- Working order with noted repair
- Dimensions
- 16cm x 9cm x 9cm
- Place recorded
- United States
- Country of origin
- USA
- Maker / attribution
- Waterbury Clock Company
Design
- Visible features
- • Gilt ormolu case with cast scrollwork • Turned carry handle at the apex • Masked circular dial with Roman numerals • Repeating button situated on the top surface
- Movement and Function
- The clock is powered by an eight-day movement. It features a striking mechanism that sounds on a bell. In addition to regular timekeeping and striking, the clock includes a repeating feature, which can be activated by pressing a button located on the top of the clock. The manufacturer is identified as the Waterbury Clock Company. The source reports that the clock is in working order and maintains time to a functional degree.
- Condition and Attribution
- The clock is attributed to the Waterbury Clock Company and dated to circa 1880. Regarding current condition, the seller reports that the item shows signs of age consistent with its period.
- Case and Exterior Features
- The carriage clock is constructed from a gilt ormolu case. The design is ornate, featuring cast decorative elements throughout the frame and a turned carry handle mounted at the top. The side panels are constructed from bevelled glass, which allows visibility into the interior. The aesthetic of the case includes various finials and scrollwork, consistent with the construction described in the source. The auction description notes that the object possesses a patina, and it also specifies that the left leg of the clock has been reattached, which is a key physical alteration to the item's integrity.
Identification
- Reference
- 0670
- 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: Left leg repair status is not documented in detail beyond the seller's claim
- Research required: Internal bell and mechanism mechanism details are obscured in photographs