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Henri Jacot No. 4208 striking carriage clock

Partially verified

This antique striking carriage clock attributed to maker Henri Jacot dates to circa 1880 and is housed in a corniche-style case. The front features a circular white enamel dial surrounded by a machine-turned textured gilt mask, displaying black Roman numerals for the hours and outer Arabic numerals for five-minute increments. The dealer notes a repeating movement with an original lever platform escapement, accompanied by a numbered key and travelling case. The clock measures approximately 17 cm in height, 9 cm in width, and 8 cm in depth.

Front view of the Henri Jacot striking carriage clock in a corniche case
Front view of the Henri Jacot striking carriage clock in a corniche case — Walton House Antiques / Antiques Atlas. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
www.antiques-atlas.com
Category
Clock · Carriage clock
Maker / attribution
Henri Jacot
Reference
Not recorded
Catalogue / lot identifier
as331a5045 / Cl14
Source-reported date
c1880
Country
Not established
Source-reported serial
4208

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

Case Construction and Exterior Form

The clock is housed in a corniche case constructed of polished brass, fitted with visible beveled glass panels and an oval viewing window positioned in the top plate. A hinged carrying handle with a three-segment faceted central grip is mounted to the top.

According to dealer dimensions, the case measures 6.5 inches (17 cm) in height, 3.5 inches (9 cm) in width, and 3 inches (8 cm) in depth.

Evidence for this section
  • “in a corniche case”
  • “Corniche-style case in polished gilt brass with beveled glass panels and top oval viewing window”
  • “Carrying handle featuring a central three-segment faceted grip”
  • “Height 6.5" 17cm Width 3.5" 9cm Depth 3" 8cm”

Dial and Mask Configuration

The face presents a circular white enamel dial inset within a machine-turned gilt mask. The dial displays black Roman hour numerals complemented by outer Arabic numerals positioned at five-minute markers.

Indications are read via dark spade-tipped hands positioned against the enamel surface, viewed through the rectangular front glass.

Evidence for this section
  • “white enamel dial with machine turned gilt mask”
  • “Circular white enamel dial with black Roman hour numerals and Arabic five-minute outer intervals”
  • “Spade-tipped or blued steel hands set against an engine-turned gilt mask”

Reported Movement and Accessories

The seller lists the clock as Henri Jacot No. 4208 dating to circa 1880, attributing to it a striking and repeating movement equipped with original lever platforms.

The listing also notes the inclusion of a numbered key and travelling case. These reported internal movement markings, repeating components, and accessories are not visible in the provided exterior photograph.

Evidence for this section
  • “Henri Jacot No.4208 Striking carriage clock”
  • “repeating movement with original lever platforms”
  • “Numbered key and travelling case c1880”

Open research questions

  • Are the Henri Jacot maker marks and serial number 4208 stamped directly onto the movement backplate?
  • Does the serial number stamped on the numbered key match movement number 4208?
  • What is the condition and material of the reported travelling case?
  • Does the striking and repeating train strike on a bell or a wire gong?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Henri Jacot No. 4208 striking carriage clock
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
MakerHenri Jacot“Maker Henri Jacot”
Case StyleCorniche case“in a corniche case”
Dial MaskMachine turned gilt mask“white enamel dial with machine turned gilt mask”
Movement FeaturesRepeating movement with original lever platforms“repeating movement with original lever platforms”
DimensionsHeight 6.5" (17cm), Width 3.5" (9cm), Depth 3" (8cm)“Height 6.5" 17cm Width 3.5" 9cm Depth 3" 8cm”
AccessoriesNumbered key and travelling case“Numbered key and travelling case”
Listing Period ClassificationLate Victorian“Late Victorian Antiques”
Listing Date1880“Date 1880”

Visible details

  • Corniche-style case in polished gilt brass with beveled glass panels and top oval viewing window
  • Carrying handle featuring a central three-segment faceted grip
  • Circular white enamel dial with black Roman hour numerals and Arabic five-minute outer intervals
  • Spade-tipped or blued steel hands set against an engine-turned gilt mask

Research qualifications

  • Country of origin is not explicitly stated in the source text
  • The internal movement markings, serial number stamp, numbered key, and travelling case are not visible in the provided photograph

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

Consulted source

Antiques Atlas - Henri Jacot No.4208 Striking Carriage Clock as331a5045 / Cl14

Reviewed 2026-10-21 · Record 8a3f6cef42

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