Drocourt: Fine French Repeating Carriage Clock

19th century

Sold by Quiet Street Antiques of Bath

Description

DROCOURT: a fine quality late 19th century French CARRIAGE CLOCK by this famous and highly-regarded maker. The case is of the desirable “gorge” design, with large bevelled glass viewing panel to the top and bevelled glass panels all around. The eight-day movement, retains its original lever platform escapement, striking hours and half-hours on a gong and repeating the hours at will. The good enamel dial is perfect; the blued steel hands are original and it is signed on the dial and the backplate by both the retailer (T. Martin & Co) and the trademark of Drocourt (a carriage clock flanked by the initials “D” & “C”). Perfect working order and guaranteed for at least two years. 5ins high (handle down). French circa 1885-1890.

*** Please note that this fine Carriage Clock is not on view in the shop; for further details telephone 07860 818212 or e-mail in the normal way.

Physical Dimensions

Height

13cm (5.12")

Width

8.5cm (3.35")

Depth

7.5cm (2.95")

Declaration

Quiet Street Antiques of Bath has dated this piece to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1184453

Dealers Internal Reference

5464/k

Dealers Notes

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Description

DROCOURT: a fine quality late 19th century French CARRIAGE CLOCK by this famous and highly-regarded maker.

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The case is of the desirable “gorge” design, with large bevelled glass viewing panel to the top and bevelled glass panels all around.

Quiet Street Antiques of Bath

The eight-day movement, retains its original lever platform escapement, striking hours and half-hours on a gong and repeating the hours at will. The good enamel dial is perfect; the blued steel hands are original and it is signed on the dial and the backplate by both the retailer (T. Martin & Co) and the trademark of Drocourt (a carriage clock flanked by the initials “D” & “C”). Perfect working order and guaranteed for at least two years. 5ins high (handle down). French circa 1885-1890.

Please note that this fine Carriage Clock is not on view in the shop; for further details telephone 07860 818212 or e-mail in the normal way.