Clock · Carriage clock

French brass cased carriage clock retailed by J.W. Benson

Partially verified

This lot features a French brass-cased carriage clock retailed by J.W. Benson of 28 Royal Exchange, London. According to the auction catalogue, the timepiece is equipped with a platform lever escapement, push repeat, and an alarm mechanism, accompanied by assorted winding keys. Both the case and movement are stamped with serial number 22349, and the movement carries the 'JWB' mark. The brass case stands 13.5 cm high with the handle down.

French brass carriage clock retailed by J.W. Benson with winding keys — Dreweatts. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source: auctions.dreweatts.com
Category: Clock · Carriage clock
Maker / attribution: J.W. Benson
Reference: Not recorded
Catalogue / lot identifier: 29
Source-reported date: Not established
Source-reported place: France
Source-reported serial: 22349

Maker profile: J. W. Benson — history, key models and current watchmaking.

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

Physical Configuration

The lot is a French brass-cased carriage clock. It measures 13.5 cm in height with the handle down.

The dial is a white enamel rectangle with black Roman numeral hour markers and a subsidiary dial with Arabic numerals. Retailer information is inscribed on the dial below 12 o'clock.

Evidence for this section

“A French brass cased carriage clock”
“13.5cm high with handle down”
“White rectangular enamel dial marked with black Roman numeral hour markers and retailer inscription below 12 o'clock.”
“Subsidiary dial positioned beneath the main chapter ring with Arabic numerals.”

Mechanical Specifications and Markings

The clock is equipped with a platform lever escapement, push repeat, and an alarm mechanism. It is accompanied by three keys of varying styles and a threaded brass pin.

The movement is stamped with the mark 'JWB'. Both the case and the movement are marked with the serial number 22349.

Evidence for this section

“with platform lever escapement, push repeat and alarm and assorted keys”
“Accompanied by three keys of varying styles and an additional threaded brass pin.”
“movement stamped JWB”
“case and movement marked 22349”

Reported Condition

The source condition report states that the platform escapement appears to be a later replacement. A hairline crack is noted on the upper left-hand corner of the dial.

The source indicates that the case and movement require cleaning.

Evidence for this section

“escape looks to be a replacement and later”
“dial with hairline crack to upper left hand corner”
“case and movement require a clean”

Dimensions and Precision

The documentation also specifies that the lot is sold alongside an assortment of keys. It is noted that the movement is stamped with the letters 'JWB', while both the casing and the internal mechanism bear the serial number 22349.

Evidence for this section

“All weights and measures given in the catalogue should be regarded as approximate.”
“movement stamped JWB case and movement marked 22349”
“13.5cm high with handle down”

Open research questions

What is the significance of the 'JWB' mark in relation to the manufacturing origin of the movement?
Are there records for serial number 22349 that verify the production period?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for French brass cased carriage clock retailed by J.W. Benson
Field	Source-reported value	Source quotation
Retailer	J W Benson 28 Royal Exchange London	“retailed by J W Benson 28 Royal Exchange London”
Escapement	Platform lever escapement	“with platform lever escapement”
Functions	Push repeat and alarm	“push repeat and alarm”
Movement Stamp	JWB	“movement stamped JWB”
Serial Number	22349	“case and movement marked 22349”
Height	13.5cm high with handle down	“13.5cm high with handle down”
Retailer	J W Benson, 28 Royal Exchange, London	“retailed by J W Benson 28 Royal Exchange London”

Visible details

Glazed brass carriage clock case with a fluted folding top handle and top oval inspection window.
White rectangular enamel dial marked with black Roman numeral hour markers and retailer inscription below 12 o'clock.
Subsidiary dial positioned beneath the main chapter ring with Arabic numerals.
Accompanied by three keys of varying styles and an additional threaded brass pin.

Research qualifications

Source condition report notes the platform escapement appears to be a later replacement.
Source notes a hairline crack to the upper left-hand corner of the dial, and indicates case and movement require cleaning.
Movement and interior details are not pictured in the auction photograph.

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.