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French Repeating Carriage Clock by Alfred Drocourt Enamel Panels 1870s
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French Repeating Carriage Clock by Alfred Drocourt Enamel Panels 1870s

19th century
For Sale by Arundel Clocks
Description

Hi

I have for sale a French striking and repeating carriage clock made in France around the 1870s;s by Drocourt and signed again on the base a quite rare feature with the hand-painted porcilian panels in a gilded engraved gorge case.

This is one nice and heavy clock built to top spec and a must for the best of collections, with the entire clock with the same matching numbers which again is on the base of the escapement.

The Case

The case is in solid shiny gilt brass and stands 17cm to the top of the handle high x 10cm wide with a depth of 8cm it is in perfect condition with mint thick 3mm beveled front and top viewing glass.

The side panels and indeed the dial are hand-painted porcelain panels the artwork is amazing.

The case is very shiny and hard to photograph they do not do the clock justice at all.

The Dial

The dial is in original condition painted porcelain looks stunning in the flesh, the clock has very fine original black spade hands.

The Movement

The movement is an eight-day time and strike that strikes the hours via a small sweet gong to the rear and also has the repeater button on top to repeat the last hour strike, the movement has been serviced so running great.

The clock is stamped Drocourt on the underside plate which is a little different from the normal.

The clock also contains Genre stop work to stop over winding a top-quality feature only found on top-end clocks.

Overall a very beautiful quality carriage clock by a top quality French maker that looks stunning on display and contains all of its original features this is quite a rare find these days.

I will ship worldwide and pack very carefully please read my feedback from other clock buyers.

Physical Dimensions
Height
17cm (6.69")
Width
10cm (3.94")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Declaration

Arundel Clocks has dated this French Repeating Carriage Clock to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1014927
Dealers Internal Reference
Clive Drocourt Enamel
Dealers Notes

Gary, our in-house Horologist, is always happy to discuss your individual requirements: +44 7903 932602

Description
Hi

I have for sale a French striking and repeating carriage clock made in France around the 1870s;s by Drocourt and signed again on the base a quite rare feature with the hand-painted porcilian panels in a gilded engraved gorge case.

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This is one nice and heavy clock built to top spec and a must for the best of collections, with the entire clock with the same matching numbers which again is on the base of the escapement.
Arundel Clocks
fig 1. A rectangular gilt brass carriage clock with a hinged handle, featuring a painted enamel dial with Roman numeral cartouches and a scene depicting a figure seated in a garden setting.
fig 1. French Repeating Carriage Clock by Alfred Drocourt Enamel Panels 1870s

The Case

The case is in solid shiny gilt brass and stands 17cm to the top of the handle high x 10cm wide with a depth of 8cm it is in perfect condition with mint thick 3mm beveled front and top viewing glass.

fig 2. A rectangular gilt brass carriage clock with a hinged handle, featuring a painted enamel dial with Roman numeral cartouches and a scene depicting a figure seated in a garden setting.
fig 2. French Repeating Carriage Clock by Alfred Drocourt Enamel Panels 1870s

The side panels and indeed the dial are hand-painted porcelain panels the artwork is amazing.

The case is very shiny and hard to photograph they do not do the clock justice at all.

The Dial

The dial is in original condition painted porcelain looks stunning in the flesh, the clock has very fine original black spade hands.

fig 3. A rectangular gilt brass carriage clock with a hinged handle, featuring a painted enamel dial with Roman numeral cartouches and a scene depicting a figure seated in a garden setting.
fig 3. French Repeating Carriage Clock by Alfred Drocourt Enamel Panels 1870s

The Movement

The movement is an eight-day time and strike that strikes the hours via a small sweet gong to the rear and also has the repeater button on top to repeat the last hour strike, the movement has been serviced so running great.

fig 4. A rectangular gilt brass carriage clock with a hinged handle, featuring a painted enamel dial with Roman numeral cartouches and a scene depicting a figure seated in a garden setting.
fig 4. French Repeating Carriage Clock by Alfred Drocourt Enamel Panels 1870s

The clock is stamped Drocourt on the underside plate which is a little different from the normal.

The clock also contains Genre stop work to stop over winding a top-quality feature only found on top-end clocks.

fig 5. A rectangular gilt brass carriage clock with a hinged handle, featuring a painted enamel dial with Roman numeral cartouches and a scene depicting a figure seated in a garden setting.
fig 5. French Repeating Carriage Clock by Alfred Drocourt Enamel Panels 1870s

Overall a very beautiful quality carriage clock by a top quality French maker that looks stunning on display and contains all of its original features this is quite a rare find these days.

I will ship worldwide and pack very carefully please read my feedback from other clock buyers.

Height
17cm (6.69")
Width
10cm (3.94")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Date of Manufacture

Arundel Clocks has dated this French Repeating Carriage Clock to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1014927
Dealers Internal Ref
Clive Drocourt Enamel
Arundel Clocks
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Archive I A rectangular gilt brass carriage clock with a hinged handle, featuring a painted enamel dial with Roman numeral cartouches and a scene depicting a figure seated in a garden setting.

French Repeating Carriage Clock by Alfred Drocourt Enamel Panels 1870s

Archive II A rectangular gilt brass carriage clock with a hinged handle, featuring a painted enamel dial with Roman numeral cartouches and a scene depicting a figure seated in a garden setting. View II
Archive III A rectangular gilt brass carriage clock with a hinged handle, featuring a painted enamel dial with Roman numeral cartouches and a scene depicting a figure seated in a garden setting. View III
Archive IV A rectangular gilt brass carriage clock with a hinged handle, featuring a painted enamel dial with Roman numeral cartouches and a scene depicting a figure seated in a garden setting. View IV
Archive V A rectangular gilt brass carriage clock with a hinged handle, featuring a painted enamel dial with Roman numeral cartouches and a scene depicting a figure seated in a garden setting. View V
Archive VI A rectangular gilt brass carriage clock with a hinged handle, featuring a painted enamel dial with Roman numeral cartouches and a scene depicting a figure seated in a garden setting. View VI
Archive VII A rectangular gilt brass carriage clock with a hinged handle, featuring a painted enamel dial with Roman numeral cartouches and a scene depicting a figure seated in a garden setting. View VII
Archive VIII A rectangular gilt brass carriage clock with a hinged handle, featuring a painted enamel dial with Roman numeral cartouches and a scene depicting a figure seated in a garden setting. View VIII
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A rectangular gilt brass carriage clock with a hinged handle, featuring a painted enamel dial with Roman numeral cartouches and a scene depicting a figure seated in a garden setting.
French Repeating Carriage Clock By Alfred Drocourt Enamel Panels 1870s
Ref: SA1014927
A rectangular gilt brass carriage clock with a hinged handle, featuring a painted enamel dial with Roman numeral cartouches and a scene depicting a figure seated in a garden setting.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectCarriage Clocks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Second Empire
  • MaterialGilt Brass, Enamel, Glass
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsGilt brass case, Enamel panel dial, Cartouche numerals, Folding handle
  • SizeH 17 cm (7 in) x W 10 cm (4 in) x D 8 cm (3 in)

This French carriage clock dates from the 1870s during the Second Empire period and is made by Alfred Drocourt. The rectangular housing consists of solid gilt brass with an engraved gorge case, a folding handle on top, a small winding button, and a bevelled glass front panel. The hand-painted enamel dial features individual Roman numeral cartouches in white against a pink and gold background, slender black spade hands, and a lower scene depicting a seated figure in a garden beside a decorative planter. The base houses matching serial numbers and maker stamps. Measuring 17 cm high, 10 cm wide, and 8 cm deep, the mantelpiece clock operates an eight-day time and strike movement with a repeating mechanism and a top button. Placed upon a mantelpiece, sideboard, or desk in a traditional living room or study, the piece provides both timekeeping and decorative historical interest within a domestic interior.

FAQs

A French repeating carriage clock is a portable 19th-century spring-driven timepiece designed for travel, featuring a carrying handle and a push-button mechanism that strikes the nearest hour or quarter on demand.

These timepieces are primarily constructed from cast and chased gilt brass, bevelled glass panels, and enamelled dials or decorative side panels housing a brass mechanical movement.

Authentic pieces generally feature solid brass construction, bevelled glass, stamped serial numbers or maker marks on the back plate, and traditional platform escapements rather than modern pendulum or quartz drives.

Position the timepiece on a fireplace mantelpiece, styled alongside framed art, brass candlesticks, or stacked art books on a sideboard to create a focal point.

Keep the clock in a dry environment free from temperature fluctuations, dust the exterior gently with a microfibre cloth without chemical polishes that strip gilding, and have the movement professionally serviced every five to seven years.
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