French Repeating Carriage Clock by Drocourt

Name: French Repeating Carriage Clock by Drocourt
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA345873
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Quiet Street Antiques of Bath

Description

A very fine quality late 19th century French CARRIAGE CLOCK by the famous maker: Alfred Drocourt.

The case is of "Anglaise" style with fluted decoration and shaped handle, whilst the 8-day movement strikes hours and half-hours on a gong, repeating hours at will. It retains its original lever platform escapement whilst the enamel dial (with its gilded 'slip' frame) is in perfect condition.

It is complete with its original (un-numbered) leather travelling case and original numbered (26420) winding key. Full working order and guaranteed at least two years. c.1880

Declaration

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

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA345873

Dealers Internal Reference

942/15

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Description

A very fine quality late 19th century French CARRIAGE CLOCK by the famous maker: Alfred Drocourt.

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The case is of "Anglaise" style with fluted decoration and shaped handle, whilst the 8-day movement strikes hours and half-hours on a gong, repeating hours at will.

Quiet Street Antiques of Bath

It retains its original lever platform escapement whilst the enamel dial (with its gilded 'slip' frame) is in perfect condition.

It is complete with its original (un-numbered) leather travelling case and original numbered (26420) winding key. Full working order and guaranteed at least two years. c.1880

Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA345873

Dealers Internal Ref

942/15

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