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Johann Rehle silver carriage clock

Partially verified

According to the auction house, this silver carriage clock (Kutschenuhr) dates to the first quarter of the 18th century and is signed 'IOHANN REHLE 185', originating from Friedberg. The clock measures approximately 12.5 cm in diameter. The source reports that the movement features a verge escapement with a quarter and half-hour striking mechanism sounding on an internal bell, and movement plates decorated with finely chased applied work. The visible silver case features an engraved foliate bezel, a large turned finial with a suspension ring, and an ornate dial with Roman hour numerals and Arabic five-minute numerals. The catalog notes that the repeater cord and three screws are replacements.

Front view of the Johann Rehle silver carriage clock
Front view of the Johann Rehle silver carriage clock — Lempertz. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
www.lempertz.com
Category
Clock · Carriage clock
Maker / attribution
Johann Rehle
Reference
Not recorded
Catalogue / lot identifier
751
Source-reported date
first quarter 18th century
Country
Germany
Source-reported serial
185

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 Ornamentation

The object is a silver carriage clock with a diameter of approximately 12.5 cm. The case is described as a pocket-watch-style silver carriage clock, featuring an engraved foliate border on the bezel.

The dial is silvered, featuring engraved Roman hour numerals and an outer ring of Arabic five-minute markers. The clock incorporates a turned spherical finial with a hinged circular suspension ring at the top.

Evidence for this section
  • “Diameter ca. 12.5 cm”
  • “Large pocket-watch-style silver carriage clock case with engraved foliate border on the bezel”
  • “Silvered dial with engraved Roman hour numerals and an outer ring of Arabic five-minute markers”
  • “Hinged circular suspension ring attached to a turned spherical finial at top”

Mechanism and Internal Features

The clock is documented as having a verge escapement and a quarter and half-hour striking mechanism sounding on a bell. The movement plate is described as having finely chased applications.

A green tassel is observed attached to a pull cord positioned behind the case.

Evidence for this section
  • “Verge escapement with quarter and half-hour strike to a bell, the plate with finely chased applications.”
  • “Green tassel attached to a pull cord visible behind the case”

Identity, Attribution, and Condition

The clock bears the signature 'IOHANN REHLE 185' on an engraved cartouche. The item is attributed to Johann Rehle of Friedberg and dated to the first quarter of the 18th century.

Condition reports state that the repeater cord is a replacement, and three screws have been replaced.

Evidence for this section
  • “Signed "IOHANN REHLE 185"”
  • “Friedberg, Johann Rehle, first quarter 18th century.”
  • “The repeater cord is a replacement, as are three of the lost screws.”
  • “Centrally placed engraved cartouche bearing maker signature”

Open research questions

  • What is the specific material composition of the movement plate applications?
  • Is there archival documentation for Johann Rehle's numbering system to confirm the significance of serial number 185?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Johann Rehle silver carriage clock
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
Escapement and strikeVerge escapement with quarter and half-hour strike to a bell“Verge escapement with quarter and half-hour strike to a bell”
SignatureSigned IOHANN REHLE 185“Signed "IOHANN REHLE 185"”
DiameterApproximately 12.5 cm“Diameter ca. 12.5 cm”
Origin and periodFriedberg, first quarter 18th century“Friedberg, Johann Rehle, first quarter 18th century.”
AlterationsReplacement repeater cord and three replaced screws“The repeater cord is a replacement, as are three of the lost screws.”
Auction Result12,200 EUR“Result: 12.200 € (incl. premium)”
Related LiteratureStolberg, Die Kutschenuhr (1993), nr. 36“A further carriage clock by Rehles with moon phases in: Stolberg, Die Kutschenuhr, München 1993, nr. 36.”

Visible details

  • Large pocket-watch-style silver carriage clock case with engraved foliate border on the bezel
  • Silvered dial with engraved Roman hour numerals and an outer ring of Arabic five-minute markers
  • Centrally placed engraved cartouche bearing maker signature
  • Ornate openwork gilt or brass hands
  • Hinged circular suspension ring attached to a turned spherical finial at top
  • Green tassel attached to a pull cord visible behind the case

Research qualifications

  • Movement plate chasing, verge escapement, and striking bell are described in the source text but not visible in the exterior photograph.
  • Country is not explicitly stated in the catalog text, though Friedberg is historically in Germany.

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

Consulted source

An important silver carriage clock - Lot 751

Reviewed 2026-10-25 · Record d2445e3e70

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