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Waterbury Clock Company 8-day striking carriage clock

Partially verified

This is an eight-day duration, striking carriage clock manufactured by the Waterbury Clock Company, circa 1880. The timepiece is housed in a gilt ormolu case featuring ornate cast details, including a turned carry handle and finials. It is equipped with a repeat function, operated by a button located at the top of the case, and strikes on an internal bell. The dial is masked, and the clock incorporates bevelled glass panels on its sides. The overall dimensions are approximately 16cm in height with the handle raised, by 9cm in width and 9cm in depth. The auction description reports that the movement is in working order, and notes the clock has been maintained with a level of patina on the metal surfaces.

Front view of the Waterbury carriage clock, displaying the gilt ormolu case, masked dial, and top finial.
Front view of the Waterbury carriage clock, displaying the gilt ormolu case, masked dial, and top finial. — Vintage Clocks UK. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
vintageclocks.uk
Category
Clock · Carriage clock
Maker / attribution
Waterbury Clock Company
Reference
0670
Catalogue / lot identifier
Source URL identifies the listing
Source-reported date
circa 1880
Source-reported place
United States

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 Exterior Features

The carriage clock is constructed from a gilt ormolu case. The design is ornate, featuring cast decorative elements throughout the frame and a turned carry handle mounted at the top. The side panels are constructed from bevelled glass, which allows visibility into the interior.

The aesthetic of the case includes various finials and scrollwork, consistent with the construction described in the source. The auction description notes that the object possesses a patina, and it also specifies that the left leg of the clock has been reattached, which is a key physical alteration to the item's integrity.

Evidence for this section
  • “Gilt ormolu cased”
  • “Bevelled glass panels to each side”
  • “Turned carry handle”
  • “left leg as been reattached”

Movement and Function

The clock is powered by an eight-day movement. It features a striking mechanism that sounds on a bell. In addition to regular timekeeping and striking, the clock includes a repeating feature, which can be activated by pressing a button located on the top of the clock.

The manufacturer is identified as the Waterbury Clock Company. The source reports that the clock is in working order and maintains time to a functional degree.

Evidence for this section
  • “8-Day Striking Carriage Repeat Feature”
  • “Repeat button to the top”
  • “Repeating and striking on a bell”
  • “Working Order”

Condition and Attribution

The clock is attributed to the Waterbury Clock Company and dated to circa 1880.

Regarding current condition, the seller reports that the item shows signs of age consistent with its period.

Evidence for this section
  • “Rare maker of this clock Waterbury Clock Company”
  • “USA made”
  • “Good condition for age left leg as been reattached”
  • “showing slight signs of age”

Open research questions

  • Are there any manufacturer stamps or serial numbers located on the backplate or case interior?
  • What is the specific patent or model designation for this 'repeating carriage' mechanism by Waterbury?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Waterbury Clock Company 8-day striking carriage clock
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
MakerWaterbury Clock Company“Waterbury Clock Company”
DateCirca 1880“Circa 1880”
Dimensions16cm x 9cm x 9cm“Measures 16cm high with handle up by 9cm wide & 9cm deep”
ConditionWorking order with noted repair“Working Order”
RepairLeft leg reattached“left leg as been reattached”
Country of originUSA“USA made”
Function8-day strike and repeat“8-Day Striking Carriage Repeat”

Visible details

  • Gilt ormolu case with cast scrollwork
  • Turned carry handle at the apex
  • Masked circular dial with Roman numerals
  • Repeating button situated on the top surface

Research qualifications

  • Left leg repair status is not documented in detail beyond the seller's claim
  • Internal bell and mechanism mechanism details are obscured in photographs

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

Consulted source

Extremely Rare 8-Day Striking Carriage Repeat Feature Waterbury Clock Co C1880

Reviewed 2026-11-02 · Record fae8b1b31b

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