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Junghans « Joker » Modèle 407 Musical Carriage Clock

Partially verified

This antique German carriage clock, or pendule d'officier, is reported by the source to have been made by Junghans and dated to the first half of 1907 by the movement marking A07. Encased in nickel-plated brass with bevelled glass panels, the clock features a musical cylinder alarm mechanism that operates via a pin roller and metal comb. The dial display consists of an off-white chapter ring with stylized Arabic numerals positioned within a textured gilded mask and framed by a beaded frieze. The case includes a folding top handle and rests upon a moulded base.

Three-quarter front view of the Junghans musical carriage clock showing dial, case, and handle
Three-quarter front view of the Junghans musical carriage clock showing dial, case, and handle — Catawiki. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
www.catawiki.com
Category
Clock · Carriage clock
Maker / attribution
Junghans
Reference
Modèle 407
Catalogue / lot identifier
106282359
Source-reported date
1907
Country
Germany
Source-reported serial
A07

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 Aesthetic

The carriage clock is housed in a rectangular nickel-plated brass case. The structure rests on four toupie-style feet and features a mobile handle on the top plate. The case includes four bevelled glass panels.

The dial consists of a cream-colored chapter ring with stylized Arabic numerals, set within a textured, gilded backing plate that is framed by a beaded frieze.

Evidence for this section
  • “Le boîtier présente une élégante structure en laiton nickelé”
  • “La pendulette est équipée de quatre panneaux en verre épais d’origine avec biseaux”
  • “Le cadran central de couleur crème présente des chiffres arabes stylisés. Il est intégré dans une plaque de fond dorée et texturée, agrémentée d’une élégante frise perlée.”
  • “quatre pieds de forme toupie”

Mechanical Complications

The movement is manually wound with an approximate 30-hour power reserve. It features a musical alarm complication that uses a pin-roller mechanism to actuate a metallic comb.

The alarm setting is controlled via a small dial graduated from 1 to 12 located on the rear plate of the movement.

Evidence for this section
  • “Mouvement : mécanique à remontage manuel”
  • “Autonomie : environ 30 heures”
  • “Complication : réveil musical”
  • “Système musical : rouleau à picots d’origine actionnant un peigne métallique”
  • “Réglage de l’alarme : petit cadran gradué de 1 à 12 situé sur la platine arrière”

Authentication and Markings

The rear plate of the movement displays the Junghans manufacturer logo consisting of an eight-pointed star with a central 'J'. The movement is identified as 'Modèle 407'.

The source attributes the manufacture date to the first half of 1907 based on the presence of the internal code 'A07'.

Evidence for this section
  • “Le mouvement porte sur sa platine arrière le logo historique Junghans, représentant l’étoile à huit branches avec le « J » caractéristique de la manufacture.”
  • “La présence du code « A07 » permet d’attribuer la fabrication au premier semestre de 1907.”
  • “Le mécanisme porte également la référence technique Modèle 407.”

Open research questions

  • Is the A07 code a verified factory date code or an internal serial reference?
  • Does the physical condition of the movement, reported by the seller, correlate with a 1907 manufacturing date?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Junghans « Joker » Modèle 407 Musical Carriage Clock
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
ModelModèle 407“Le mécanisme porte également la référence technique Modèle 407.”
Date codeA07“La présence du code « A07 » permet d’attribuer la fabrication au premier semestre de 1907.”
Alarm mechanismMusical cylinder and comb“Système musical : rouleau à picots d’origine actionnant un peigne métallique”
Case materialNickeled brass“Le boîtier présente une élégante structure en laiton nickelé”
Height with handle folded15 cm“Hauteur avec poignée rabattue : 15 cm”
Included accessorySilver-metal winding key“Accessoire : clé de remontage d’origine en métal argenté, conservée dans son clip de rangement à l’intérieur de la porte arrière”

Visible details

  • Rectangular metallic carriage clock case with a hinged folding handle on the top plate.
  • Circular cream chapter ring with stylized Arabic numerals positioned within a textured gilt mask framed by a beaded border.
  • Bevelled glass side panel visible on the left side of the case.
  • Surface tarnish and minor oxidation marks visible on the upper metal plate.

Research qualifications

  • Internal musical cylinder, movement, and rear setting dials are not visible in the primary photograph.
  • Maker marks and movement date code 'A07' are source-reported and concealed within the case.

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

Consulted source

Reloj de viaje de oficial - Junghans – Rare de Voyage Musicale « Joker » – Modèle 407 - Cromado, Metal - 1900-1910 - Catawiki

Reviewed 2026-10-22 · Record bf0316c7ea

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