Czapek Carriage Clock, crafted by a Patek Philippe founder

In this video, John Reardon presents arguably one of the most important timepieces we have ever sold, but it is not a Patek Philippe. It is a carriage clock by one of Patek Philippe’s founders, François Czapek. Like Patek, Czapek was a dissident who had fled Poland in 1831. It was Czapek’s watchmaking skills that encouraged Patek to become partners and start the company in 1839. However, their relationship disintegrated and by 1845 Patek found another watchmaking genius to partner with: Adrien Philippe. Czapek moved to France and continued as a successful watchmaker opening a store in the same location where the Cartier boutique now stands on Place Vendôme. It was from this period, around 1860, that Czapek made this exquisite carriage clock. Only two other clocks by Czapek are known to exist as he would only have made one for a very special customer. Perhaps the client was Napoleon III for whom Czapek became Purveyor to the Imperial Court, Watchmaker of His Imperial Highness, Prince Napoleon? Rarely do we come across such an important piece from the past, and we hope enjoy learning about this clock and the man behind it.
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[@vrbanitas2021]

Spectacular clock, thank you John for presenting it to us!

[@user-fi5fr9us2t]

What a marvel! So much soul and charm built in this masterpiece.. Nothing modern can compare to this true museum piece you presented us! Thank you for another superb episode...!

[@johnmonachelli5256]

Another masterpiece as has come to be expected from collectability! Bravo

[@mercuriall2810]

Wow! What an outstanding and exquisitely made carriage clock, made by such a famous watch and clockmaker. If only it could talk beyond telling the time, being of this quality, it was certainly bought by a very wealthy person and it’s provenance between then and now could be very interesting.
Thank you for sharing this with us.

[@lilfoz01]

Great video

[@pkos1]

Amazing (clock and video)

[@Collectability]

Thank you. for your kind comment

[@davidmulligan42]

That's a beautiful, historic piece. I had to check it out on the site, and I see it falls into the "if you have to ask" price category :)

[@Collectability]

Thank you for your kind comment about the clock.

[@ghrsamy3927]

French Paris carriage clock made By Henri Jacot for patek ( 1869) no made by Patek