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Small Brass Carriage Clock

Partially verified

According to the auction catalog, this is a small vintage French brass carriage clock accompanied by a handmade wooden case. The rectangular brass case features glazed side and top panels and a folding carrying handle. Its white dial displays black Roman numeral hour numerals with outer track markings and is inscribed for C. Rufener & Co of Lucknow. The clock is shown alongside a hinged wooden storage box secured with a metal front latch.

Front view of the brass carriage clock positioned next to its wooden box
Front view of the brass carriage clock positioned next to its wooden box — Chalkwell Auctions. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
auctionet.com
Category
Clock · Carriage clock
Maker / attribution
Not established
Reference
Not recorded
Catalogue / lot identifier
373
Source-reported date
Not established
Country
France

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

Construction and Exterior

The object is a rectangular brass carriage clock featuring glazed sides and an upper viewing aperture. A folding carrying handle is mounted to the top of the case via dual brass posts.

The clock is accompanied by a hinged wooden storage box, which is secured by a rectangular metal latch.

Evidence for this section
  • “Rectangular brass carriage clock case with glazed sides and an upper viewing aperture”
  • “Fitted folding top handle mounted on dual brass posts”
  • “Accompanying hinged wooden rectangular box with a polished rectangular metal latch”

Dial and Inscription

The white dial features black Roman numeral hour markings and dark hands centered on the arbor.

The dial bears an inscription reading 'C. Rufener & Co of Lucknow'.

Evidence for this section
  • “White dial with black Roman hour numerals and retailer signature reading 'C. Rufener & Co Lucknow'”
  • “Dark hands mounted at the center arbor”

Reported Origin and Condition

The auction catalog identifies the item as a vintage French brass carriage clock. The mechanical condition is described as appearing to be in working order, though the source notes the item is untested.

The catalog lists a height of 1 cm, which is inconsistent with the provided case dimensions of 10 x 14 x 7 cm.

Evidence for this section
  • “A small vintage French brass carriage clock”
  • “Appears to be in working order but not tested”
  • “Case size 10 x 14 x7 cm. Clock height 1 cm.”

Open research questions

  • What is the identity of the internal movement mechanism?
  • Does the 'C. Rufener & Co' inscription represent a maker or a local retailer in India?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Small Brass Carriage Clock
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
Dial inscriptionC. Rufener & Co of Lucknow“dial marked C. Rufener & Co of Lucknow”
Case dimensions10 x 14 x 7 cm“Case size 10 x 14 x7 cm”
Reported originFrench“A small vintage French brass carriage clock”
Accompanying housingHandmade wooden case“With hand made wooden case”
RetailerC. Rufener & Co of Lucknow“dial marked C. Rufener & Co of Lucknow”
Case Dimensions10 x 14 x 7 cm“Case size 10 x 14 x7 cm”

Visible details

  • Rectangular brass carriage clock case with glazed sides and an upper viewing aperture
  • Fitted folding top handle mounted on dual brass posts
  • White dial with black Roman hour numerals and retailer signature reading 'C. Rufener & Co Lucknow'
  • Dark hands mounted at the center arbor
  • Accompanying hinged wooden rectangular box with a polished rectangular metal latch

Research qualifications

  • The auction listing states 'Clock height 1 cm', which is likely a typographical error in relation to the case measurements
  • Origin in France is reported by the auction house but movement maker markings are not visible in the photograph
  • Mechanical functioning is reported as appearing in working order but untested by the source

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

Consulted source

SMALL BRASS CARRIAGE CLOCK. Clocks & Watches - Mantel clocks - Auctionet

Reviewed 2026-10-25 · Record d70215291e

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