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Extremely Large & Rare Carriage Clock. 1883.
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Extremely Large & Rare Carriage Clock. 1883.

19th century
For Sale by Its About Time
Description

An exceptionally large or ‘Giant’ carriage clock by the well known retailer Martin & Co and made for them by Drocourt. Extraordinarily this clock also retains the original outer leather case and Key which are both numbered 9217 to match. The back plate is stamped with the Drocourt oval and numbered 9217. Alfred and Pierre Drocourt were superb clockmakers and had a factory in Saint-Nicolas-d’Aliermont, which was regarded as the most important town for carriage clock production and manufacturing. The majority of their clocks would go to their Paris premises and be dispersed amongst the world’s top retailers of that time. They exhibited at the major exhibitions winning a bronze medal at Paris 1867, the Silver at Paris 1878 and the gold at Paris in 1889. The son, Alfred, succeeded his father Pierre sometime in the 1870’s. This clock has a mellow gong strike for the hours and push repeat (the little button at the top) to repeat at will. The clock is running for a week on a wind of the key . The top of the carry is inscribed ... To The Rev'd T.P.Little, from the Parishioners of Orenhall and Pauntley 1883 (dating the clock exactly) This clock has now been fully restored and serviced. We recommend viewing this clock in our shop if possible. 24 month U.K. guarantee.

Physical Dimensions
Height
24cm (9.45")
Width
150cm (59.06")
Depth
110cm (43.31")
Declaration

Its About Time has dated this Antique Brass Carriage Clock to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1235131
Dealers Internal Reference
Giant Carriage Drocourt
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Description
An exceptionally large or ‘Giant’ carriage clock by the well known retailer Martin & Co and made for them by Drocourt.
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Extraordinarily this clock also retains the original outer leather case and Key which are both numbered 9217 to match.
Its About Time

The back plate is stamped with the Drocourt oval and numbered 9217. Alfred and Pierre Drocourt were superb clockmakers and had a factory in Saint-Nicolas-d’Aliermont, which was regarded as the most important town for carriage clock production and manufacturing. The majority of their clocks would go to their Paris premises and be dispersed amongst the world’s top retailers of that time. They exhibited at the major exhibitions winning a bronze medal at Paris 1867, the Silver at Paris 1878 and the gold at Paris in 1889. The son, Alfred, succeeded his father Pierre sometime in the 1870’s. This clock has a mellow gong strike for the hours and push repeat (the little button at the top) to repeat at will. The clock is running for a week on a wind of the key . The top of the carry is inscribed ... To The Rev'd T.P.Little, from the Parishioners of Orenhall and Pauntley 1883 (dating the clock exactly) This clock has now been fully restored and serviced. We recommend viewing this clock in our shop if possible. 24 month U.K. guarantee.

Height
24cm (9.45")
Width
150cm (59.06")
Depth
110cm (43.31")
Date of Manufacture

Its About Time has dated this Antique Brass Carriage Clock to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1235131
Dealers Internal Ref
Giant Carriage Drocourt
Its About Time
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Antique clock and watch shop specialist (featured on salvage hunters the restorers) with select fine furniture.

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An antique gilt brass carriage clock with an engraved face and white enamel dial housed inside a fitted dark brown leather travelling case with a handle.
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Archive I An antique gilt brass carriage clock with an engraved face and white enamel dial housed inside a fitted dark brown leather travelling case with a handle.

Extremely Large & Rare Carriage Clock. 1883.

Archive II An antique gilt brass carriage clock with an engraved face and white enamel dial housed inside a fitted dark brown leather travelling case with a handle. View II
Archive III An antique gilt brass carriage clock with an engraved face and white enamel dial housed inside a fitted dark brown leather travelling case with a handle. View III
Archive IV An antique gilt brass carriage clock with an engraved face and white enamel dial housed inside a fitted dark brown leather travelling case with a handle. View IV
Archive V An antique gilt brass carriage clock with an engraved face and white enamel dial housed inside a fitted dark brown leather travelling case with a handle. View V
Archive VI An antique gilt brass carriage clock with an engraved face and white enamel dial housed inside a fitted dark brown leather travelling case with a handle. View VI
Archive VII An antique gilt brass carriage clock with an engraved face and white enamel dial housed inside a fitted dark brown leather travelling case with a handle. View VII
Archive VIII An antique gilt brass carriage clock with an engraved face and white enamel dial housed inside a fitted dark brown leather travelling case with a handle. View VIII
Archive IX An antique gilt brass carriage clock with an engraved face and white enamel dial housed inside a fitted dark brown leather travelling case with a handle. View IX
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An antique gilt brass carriage clock with an engraved face and white enamel dial housed inside a fitted dark brown leather travelling case with a handle.
Extremely Large & Rare Carriage Clock. 1883.
Ref: SA1235131
An antique gilt brass carriage clock with an engraved face and white enamel dial housed inside a fitted dark brown leather travelling case with a handle.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectCarriage Clock
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialBrass, Gilt, Glass, Leather, Enamel
  • ColourGold and Dark Brown
  • MotifsEngraved brass face, white enamel dial, Roman numerals, fitted leather case
  • SizeH 24 cm (9 in) x W 150 cm (59 in) x D 110 cm (43 in)

FAQs

Invented in the early 19th century by Abraham-Louis Breguet, carriage clocks were portable mechanical timepieces designed for travel, featuring robust spring-driven movements and balance wheels rather than pendulums.

Most carriage clocks feature cast or stamped brass cases, often gilded, paired with bevelled glass panels, white enamel dials, and fitted leather carrying cases lined with velvet.

Authentic period pieces typically exhibit hand-engraved detailing, serial numbers stamped on the back plate or movement, platform escapements visible through a top glass window, and heavy solid brass construction.

Place the timepiece on a mantelpiece, executive desk, or bookshelf alongside structured accessories such as brass desk fittings or bound volumes to add historical character.

Keep the clock in a dry environment to prevent oxidisation of the brass, dust gently with a soft microfibre cloth, and ensure the mechanical movement is professionally lubricated by an horologist every few years.
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