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Henri Jacot French miniature carriage clock timepiece, No. 9468

Partially verified

This is a late 19th-century French miniature carriage clock timepiece catalogued by Bonhams with attribution to Henri Jacot and numbered 9468. The clock is housed in a gilt-metal case featuring a molded cornice, plinth base, and a hinged top carrying handle flanked by small ball finials. The rectangular white dial is set with an upper circular chapter ring containing black Roman hour numerals and an outer minute track with dot intervals. An aperture in the top panel reveals the platform escapement.

Front view of the Henri Jacot miniature carriage clock timepiece
Front view of the Henri Jacot miniature carriage clock timepiece — Bonhams. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
www.bonhams.com
Category
Clock · Carriage clock
Maker / attribution
Henri Jacot
Reference
Not recorded
Catalogue / lot identifier
3
Source-reported date
late 19th century
Country
France
Source-reported serial
9468

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

Identity and Source Attribution

The object is recorded by the auction source as a late 19th-century French miniature carriage clock timepiece associated with Henri Jacot and numbered 9468. The truncated lot listing text does not include extended catalogue descriptions of the movement or physical measurements.

Internal movement markings, backplate details, and serial stamping are not documented in the available source text or visible in the front photograph.

Evidence for this section
  • “A late 19th century French miniature carriage clock timepiece Henri Jacot, No. 9468”

Case Design and Glazing

The clock is housed in a gilt-metal case featuring a shaped hinged carrying handle and turned ball finials.

The front is fitted with a glazed rectangular panel enclosing the dial plate, while an upper rectangular glass viewing aperture reveals the escapement platform.

Evidence for this section
  • “Gilt-metal case with a shaped hinged carrying handle and turned ball finials”
  • “Glazed rectangular front panel enclosing a white dial plate”
  • “Upper rectangular glass viewing aperture showing the escapement platform”

Dial and Hands

The front display consists of a white dial plate bearing an upper circular chapter ring delineated with black Roman numerals and an outer minute track.

Indication is provided by dark Breguet-style hands with circular tips.

Evidence for this section
  • “Glazed rectangular front panel enclosing a white dial plate”
  • “Upper circular chapter ring with black Roman numerals and a minute track”
  • “Dark Breguet-style hands with circular tips”

Open research questions

  • Are maker marks, trademark stamps, or the serial number 9468 stamped on the movement backplate or case?
  • What specific escapement type is mounted on the platform visible through the top aperture?
  • What are the physical dimensions and running duration of this miniature timepiece?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Henri Jacot French miniature carriage clock timepiece, No. 9468
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
MakerHenri Jacot“Henri Jacot”
Number9468“No. 9468”
PeriodLate 19th century“late 19th century”
OriginFrench“French”
Object TypeMiniature carriage clock timepiece“miniature carriage clock timepiece”

Visible details

  • Gilt-metal case with a shaped hinged carrying handle and turned ball finials
  • Glazed rectangular front panel enclosing a white dial plate
  • Upper circular chapter ring with black Roman numerals and a minute track
  • Dark Breguet-style hands with circular tips
  • Upper rectangular glass viewing aperture showing the escapement platform

Research qualifications

  • Internal movement markings, backplate details, and numbering are not visible in the provided front photograph.
  • The source text provided is truncated to the lot title, leaving full physical dimensions and mechanical descriptions unspecified.

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

Consulted source

Bonhams : A late 19th century French miniature carriage clock timepiece Henri Jacot, No. 9468

Reviewed 2026-10-21 · Record 7b234c519b

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