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Miniature Carriage Clock by J Batson & Son, c. 1927

Partially verified

This miniature carriage clock was produced by the London-based firm J Batson & Son, a workshop established by Henry John Batson and Albert Edward Batson. Dated to 1927 by silver hallmarks located on the handle and hinge, the clock features a case constructed from mock tortoiseshell. The white enamel dial is set within a circular silver frame and displays black Roman numerals alongside slim hands. A rear hinged door provides access to the mechanical movement, which includes a winding arbor and a regulator lever for the balance wheel. The clock is reported to function for one week on a single winding. According to the provided information, the movement has been serviced and overhauled. The case exhibits a repaired crack on the bottom surface, and

Front view of the miniature carriage clock featuring a mock tortoiseshell case, silver handle, and enamel dial with Roman numerals.
Front view of the miniature carriage clock featuring a mock tortoiseshell case, silver handle, and enamel dial with Roman numerals. — Zamanito. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
zamanito.com
Category
Clock · Carriage clock
Maker / attribution
J Batson & Son
Reference
Not recorded
Catalogue / lot identifier
Source URL identifies the listing
Source-reported date
1927
Source-reported place
England

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 and Dial

The clock is housed in a rectangular case finished in mock tortoiseshell. It is fitted with sterling silver decorative and structural components, including a geometric-shaped handle mounted on the top, a circular bezel surrounding the dial, and four spherical bun feet at the base.

The dial is white enamel, marked with black Roman numerals and fitted with slim, dark hands. The assembly is secured by a hinged rear door that allows for maintenance and winding of the mechanical movement contained within.

Evidence for this section
  • “بدنه آن از جنس طرح لاک لاک‌پشت (Mock Tortoise Shell) به همراه قطعات نقره خالص ساخته شده است.”
  • “صفحه نمایش ساعت میناکاری سفید و سالم است که با اعداد رومی مشکی و عقربه‌های ظریف تزیین شده و درون قاب دایره‌ای نقره‌ای جای گرفته است.”

Movement and Function

The clock utilizes a mechanical movement that is reported to have been serviced and overhauled. Access to the internal components is gained through the hinged rear door of the case.

The mechanism features a winding arbor for powering the clock and an integrated lever for regulating the balance wheel.

Evidence for this section
  • “موتور مکانیکی ساعت به طور کامل سرویس و اورهال شده است و با یک‌بار کوک کامل به مدت یک هفته کار می‌کند.”
  • “در قسمت پشت موتور محور کوک و اهرم تنظیم سرعت رقاصک به چشم می‌خورد.”

Condition and Marks

The clock is dated to 1927 based on silver hallmarks identified on the handle and the hinges. The dial is described as being in excellent condition, free of cracks.

Regarding the case, a small crack on the bottom surface has been previously repaired. Additionally, one of the rear feet is reported to be slightly smaller than the others, a factor noted in the assessment of the object.

Evidence for this section
  • “بر اساس نشان‌های هالمارک نقره ثبت‌شده بر روی دسته و لولای ساعت، ساخت این اثر به سال ۱۹۲۷ میلادی بازمی‌گردد.”
  • “طبق منبع، ترک کوچکی در قسمت کف بدنه وجود داشته که ترمیم شده است و یکی از پایه‌های پشتی مقداری از سایر پایه‌ها کوچک‌تر است”

Open research questions

  • Can the specific silver hallmarks be verified to confirm the 1927 date and London origin?
  • Are there visible maker's marks on the movement interior to confirm its connection to J Batson & Son?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Miniature Carriage Clock by J Batson & Son, c. 1927
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
MakerJ Batson & Son“ساخته کارگاه انگلیسی J Batson & Son (متشکل از Henry John Batson و Albert Edward Batson)”
Date1927“بر اساس نشان‌های هالمارک نقره ثبت‌شده بر روی دسته و لولای ساعت، ساخت این اثر به سال ۱۹۲۷ میلادی بازمی‌گردد.”
Case materialMock tortoiseshell“بدنه آن از جنس طرح لاک لاک‌پشت (Mock Tortoise Shell) به همراه قطعات نقره خالص ساخته شده است.”
Silver componentsSterling silver“بدنه ساعت دارای دسته هندسی با الهام از آرت دکو، لولاها، زوار دور صفحه و پایه‌های کروی (Bun Feet) از جنس نقره استرلینگ خالص است.”
Movement typeMechanical“موتور مکانیکی ساعت به طور کامل سرویس و اورهال شده است”
Power reserveOne week“با یک‌بار کوک کامل به مدت یک هفته کار می‌کند.”
Reported damageRepaired crack and uneven feet“ترک کوچکی در قسمت کف بدنه وجود داشته که ترمیم شده است و یکی از پایه‌های پشتی مقداری از سایر پایه‌ها کوچک‌تر است”

Visible details

  • Case features mock tortoiseshell finish
  • Dial has Roman numerals and slim hands
  • Clock stands on four small bun feet
  • Handle is fixed to the top of the case

Research qualifications

  • Condition of the internal mechanism beyond source description
  • Exact nature of the bottom case repair

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

Consulted source

Miniature Carriage Clock by J Batson & Son

Reviewed 2026-11-02 · Record 4dae4931d8

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