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Late 19th Century Henri Jacot Paris Eight-day Striking Carriage Clock in Case
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Late 19th Century Henri Jacot Paris Eight-day Striking Carriage Clock in Case

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A fine late 19th / early 20th century French eight-day carriage clock of classic corniche form, made in Paris by Henri Jacot, one of the most respected makers of high-quality French carriage clocks. The clock is offered in full working order, running well, keeping good time and striking the hours correctly, and survives together with its original leather travelling case.

The gilt brass case is of elegant corniche form, with moulded cornice, stepped base, shaped bracket feet and a hinged faceted carrying handle above. A rectangular bevelled top glass reveals the original platform lever escapement, while the four sides are fitted with thick bevelled glass panels giving the bright, open appearance expected from a quality French carriage clock.

The white enamel dial is classically arranged with Roman numerals, an outer minute track and blued steel spade hands, all set behind a bevelled viewing panel. The twin-train eight-day movement is designed both for reliable week-long running and for the traditional striking function, sounding the hours on a gong. At the time of cataloguing, the movement is running correctly, keeping good time and the striking mechanism is operating as it should.

The backplate is stamped MADE IN PARIS and bears the Henri Jacot “H&J” parrot trademark, numbered 16540. Jacot is particularly admired for the quality, finish and dependable performance of his carriage clocks, and this example represents exactly the kind of well-made Paris clock for which his name is known.

The original leather travelling case is of rectangular form, covered in brown morocco with blind-tooled crosshatch and line borders, fitted with its carrying strap and a hinged glazed front flap so that the dial may be read without removing the clock. The interior remains lined in deep purple silk velvet. The leather shows honest age-related wear, rubbing and losses at the corners and top, but remains structurally sound.

A handsome and well-preserved Jacot clock: elegant, practical, properly striking, and still retaining the case with which it travelled more than a century ago.

Height without handle: 11 cm. Height with handle raised: 15 cm. Width: 7.5 cm. Depth: 7 cm. Weight: 1,103 grams.Key included

Please study the accompanying photographs carefully as they form an integral part of this description. If you have any questions, we will be happy to answer them. The item will be shipped with full tracking and insurance. It is important to note that shipping costs include labour, packaging and postage.

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Gillers Antiques Ltd has dated this Antique Brass Carriage Clock to the 19th Century.

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Description
A fine late 19th / early 20th century French eight-day carriage clock of classic corniche form, made in Paris by Henri Jacot, one of the most respected makers of high-quality French carriage clocks.
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The clock is offered in full working order, running well, keeping good time and striking the hours correctly, and survives together with its original leather travelling case.
Gillers Antiques Ltd
fig 1. A late 19th-century French brass carriage clock housed inside a protective, textured brown leather travelling case with a leather carrying strap.
fig 1. Late 19th Century Henri Jacot Paris Eight-day Striking Carriage Clock in Case

The gilt brass case is of elegant corniche form, with moulded cornice, stepped base, shaped bracket feet and a hinged faceted carrying handle above. A rectangular bevelled top glass reveals the original platform lever escapement, while the four sides are fitted with thick bevelled glass panels giving the bright, open appearance expected from a quality French carriage clock.

fig 2. A late 19th-century French brass carriage clock housed inside a protective, textured brown leather travelling case with a leather carrying strap.
fig 2. Late 19th Century Henri Jacot Paris Eight-day Striking Carriage Clock in Case

The white enamel dial is classically arranged with Roman numerals, an outer minute track and blued steel spade hands, all set behind a bevelled viewing panel. The twin-train eight-day movement is designed both for reliable week-long running and for the traditional striking function, sounding the hours on a gong. At the time of cataloguing, the movement is running correctly, keeping good time and the striking mechanism is operating as it should.

fig 3. A late 19th-century French brass carriage clock housed inside a protective, textured brown leather travelling case with a leather carrying strap.
fig 3. Late 19th Century Henri Jacot Paris Eight-day Striking Carriage Clock in Case

The backplate is stamped MADE IN PARIS and bears the Henri Jacot “H&J” parrot trademark, numbered 16540. Jacot is particularly admired for the quality, finish and dependable performance of his carriage clocks, and this example represents exactly the kind of well-made Paris clock for which his name is known.

fig 4. A late 19th-century French brass carriage clock housed inside a protective, textured brown leather travelling case with a leather carrying strap.
fig 4. Late 19th Century Henri Jacot Paris Eight-day Striking Carriage Clock in Case

The original leather travelling case is of rectangular form, covered in brown morocco with blind-tooled crosshatch and line borders, fitted with its carrying strap and a hinged glazed front flap so that the dial may be read without removing the clock. The interior remains lined in deep purple silk velvet. The leather shows honest age-related wear, rubbing and losses at the corners and top, but remains structurally sound.

fig 5. A late 19th-century French brass carriage clock housed inside a protective, textured brown leather travelling case with a leather carrying strap.
fig 5. Late 19th Century Henri Jacot Paris Eight-day Striking Carriage Clock in Case

A handsome and well-preserved Jacot clock: elegant, practical, properly striking, and still retaining the case with which it travelled more than a century ago.

Height without handle: 11 cm. Height with handle raised: 15 cm. Width: 7.5 cm. Depth: 7 cm. Weight: 1,103 grams.Key included

fig 6. A late 19th-century French brass carriage clock housed inside a protective, textured brown leather travelling case with a leather carrying strap.
fig 6. Late 19th Century Henri Jacot Paris Eight-day Striking Carriage Clock in Case

Please study the accompanying photographs carefully as they form an integral part of this description. If you have any questions, we will be happy to answer them. The item will be shipped with full tracking and insurance. It is important to note that shipping costs include labour, packaging and postage.

Date of Manufacture

Gillers Antiques Ltd has dated this Antique Brass Carriage Clock to the 19th Century.

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Carriage clocks, originally known in France as pendules de voyage, were developed in the early nineteenth century for wealthy travellers. Designed to withstand transport, they utilised a platform escapement rather than a pendulum, allowing them to keep precise time while in motion.

Carriage clocks were predominantly crafted from gilt brass or polished bronze, housing heavy bevelled glass panels that exposed the internal brass mechanism. Dials were usually made from white enamel, and the clocks were often supplied with a fitted leather outer travelling case for protection.

Authentic nineteenth-century French carriage clocks feature solid brass plates held together with steel screws or pins, heavy thick glass panels, and hand-cut steel hands. Key makers, such as Henri Jacot, often stamped their trademark or serial numbers directly onto the back plate of the movement.

An antique carriage clock serves as a focal point on a mantelpiece, writing desk, or bookshelf. Displaying the piece alongside leather-bound books, brass accents, or framed monochrome art creates an elegant contrast within both traditional and contemporary room settings.

Keep the clock in a dry environment with stable humidity to prevent brass oxidisation and deterioration of the leather case. Mechanical movements require periodic servicing by a specialist horologist using dedicated clock oil every five to seven years.
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