Clock · Carriage clock

This carriage clock is a late nineteenth-century mechanical timepiece retailed by Charles Klaftenberger of Regent Street, London, active between 1863 and 1881. The clock movement, manufactured in Paris, features an embossed Henri Jacot mark. Constructed with a hand-polished bronze or brass case, the clock includes bevelled glass panels on the top and sides, allowing visibility of the internal components. The white enamel dial displays Roman numerals for hours and minutes, with a separate sub-dial at the bottom for alarm adjustment. The movement is an eight-day striking type, incorporating a bell-striking mechanism and a push-repeat function. According to the provided information, the assembly includes a jewelled lever platform escapement with a silver-plated platform. The serial number 1452 is stamped on the back plate, where the name Klaftenberger is also engraved. The clock is reported to have undergone a full service and manual case polishing.