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Rhodium-plated travel timepiece

Partially verified

This compact travel timepiece, described in the provided source as a 'Rhodium Timepiece', adheres to the carriage clock format. Its structural composition consists of a solid brass frame that has been plated with rhodium, a precious metal chosen for its mechanical hardness and resistance to tarnishing. The clock features a folding handle at the top and rests on four small bun feet. The white enamel dial is marked with black Roman numerals and is fitted with blued steel hands. Operationally, the clock is mechanical and requires winding via a dedicated key on a weekly basis. The source notes that the clock is of a small size, though specific dimensions and provenance details are not provided.

Front view of the rhodium-plated carriage timepiece showing the dial and folding handle.
Front view of the rhodium-plated carriage timepiece showing the dial and folding handle. — It's About Time (The Clock & Watch Shop). Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
zamanito.com
Category
Clock · Carriage clock
Maker / attribution
Not established
Reference
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Catalogue / lot identifier
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Source-reported date
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Source-reported place
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Object description

Casing and Aesthetic Features

The timepiece is constructed as a compact carriage-style unit, defined by its upright metal case. The exterior surfaces are entirely plated in rhodium, a choice noted for its durability and bright white finish, contrasting with more common silver plating which is prone to oxidization. The physical structure is supported by four small, rounded button-style feet located at the base.

The aesthetic design centers on a clean white enamel dial. The face is marked with black Roman numerals, providing a high-contrast display. A folding handle is fixed to the top of the case, intended for portability.

Evidence for this section
  • “بدنه ساعت از برنج توپر (Solid Brass) ساخته شده و سطوح آن با فلز قیمتی رودیوم (Rhodium) پوشش داده شده است”
  • “صفحه ساعت از نوع لعاب مینا (Enamel) به رنگ سفید با ارقام رومی مشکی طراحی شده”

Mechanical Configuration

The clock is a mechanical device requiring manual intervention for its function. It is powered by a spring mechanism that necessitates winding once per week using a specific key. The source indicates that the mechanical elements are housed within the main body, accessible through a hinged door positioned on the reverse of the clock.

Opening the rear door reveals the internal brass plate of the movement. Visible components include the time-setting arbor and the winding arbor, which features a ratchet wheel to control the tension of the mainspring. Additionally, an integrated lever for regulating the speed of the movement is accessible, allowing for precision timekeeping adjustments as required.

Evidence for this section
  • “این ساعت مکانیکی بوده و برای کارکرد مداوم، یک بار در هفته با استفاده از کلید مخصوص کوک می‌شود”
  • “صفحه پشتی موتور برنجی، محور تنظیم زمان، محور کوک مجهز به چرخ جغجغه و اهرم رگلاتور تنظیم دقیق سرعت حرکت قابل مشاهده هستند”

Condition and Maintenance

The source categorizes this object as a vintage travel piece, noting that specific historical documentation regarding its manufacture date or country of origin is currently absent. As with many vintage timepieces, the mechanical state of the internal components is not certified.

Specifically, the integrity of the mainspring and the performance of the escapement are highlighted as areas for review. Furthermore, the source recommends verifying the alignment and physical condition of the front crystal cover and ensuring that the rhodium plating remains intact and free from degradation.

Evidence for this section
  • “در اطلاعات منبع، ابعاد دقیق بر حسب میلی‌متر، کشور مبدأ ساخت و تاریخچه سرویس اخیر ثبت نشده است”
  • “به مجموعه‌داران محترم پیشنهاد می‌شود پیش از تهیه، مواردی چون سلامت فنر اصلی کوک، هم‌راستایی و سلامت بلور محافظ جلو، عملکرد صحیح چرخ‌دنگ و وضعیت سلامت پوشش رودیومی بدنه را مورد بررسی و بازبینی فنی قرار دهند”

Open research questions

  • What is the specific manufacturer or workshop associated with this timepiece?
  • What is the approximate production date based on the specific movement design?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Rhodium-plated travel timepiece
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
Base materialSolid Brass“بدنه ساعت از برنج توپر (Solid Brass) ساخته شده”
FinishRhodium plating“سطوح آن با فلز قیمتی رودیوم (Rhodium) پوشش داده شده است”
Dial materialEnamel“صفحه ساعت از نوع لعاب مینا (Enamel) به رنگ سفید”
Hand materialBlued steel“عقربه‌ها از جنس فولاد حرارت‌دیده آبی‌رنگ (Blued Steel) هستند”
Winding frequencyWeekly“یک بار در هفته با استفاده از کلید مخصوص کوک می‌شود”
FeaturesFolding top handle“یک جعبه فلزی قائم با دستگیره تاشو در بخش بالایی”
Movement accessHinged rear door“در نمای پشت ساعت، یک درب لولایی فلزی تعبیه شده است”

Visible details

  • Folding handle attached to top casing
  • White enamel dial with Roman numeral indices
  • Blued steel hands
  • Hinged rear metal door opening to the brass movement plate

Research qualifications

  • Manufacturer and date of origin are unspecified in the provided source
  • The source lists maintenance recommendations including checking the mainspring and escapement, implying these were not fully serviced

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

Consulted source

Rhodium Timepiece

Reviewed 2026-11-02 · Record 23a7498c06

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