Fine Striking Carriage Clock by Drocourt (France, C. 1870)

19th century

Sold by Worboys Antiques

Description

A fine mid 19th Century polished brass carriage clock. It has a shaped top handle and a thick oval bevel edge glass. The engine turned gilt dial mask has an enamel dial and a subsidiary alarm dial. It is signed by the original retailers, A Golay Leresche & fils, Geneva, who were renowned Swiss watchmakers. It has an 8 day movement with its original lever platform, that has an alarm mechanism and strikes the hours and halves on a gong. It is stamped with the trademark for Drocourt who are regarded as one of the best carriage clock makers of the period. It is numbered 17822 on the movement and case.

Current Condition

The case has been polished and lacquered the movement has been fully serviced and is guaranteed for 12 months. If you would like a video clip of this clock striking please email us.

Dimensions

8.50cm wide 17.00cm high 7.50cm deep (3.35 inches wide 6.69 inches high 2.95 inches deep)

Physical Dimensions

Height

17cm (6.69")

Width

8cm (3.15")

Depth

7cm (2.76")

Declaration

Worboys Antiques has dated this piece to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA499978

Dealers Notes

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Description

A fine mid 19th Century polished brass carriage clock. It has a shaped top handle and a thick oval bevel edge glass. The engine turned gilt dial mask has an enamel dial and a subsidiary alarm dial.

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It is signed by the original retailers, A Golay Leresche & fils, Geneva, who were renowned Swiss watchmakers.

Worboys Antiques

It has an 8 day movement with its original lever platform, that has an alarm mechanism and strikes the hours and halves on a gong. It is stamped with the trademark for Drocourt who are regarded as one of the best carriage clock makers of the period. It is numbered 17822 on the movement and case.

fig 1. Fine Striking Carriage Clock by Drocourt (France, c. 1870) — fig 1. Fine Striking Carriage Clock by Drocourt (France, C. 1870)

Current Condition

The case has been polished and lacquered the movement has been fully serviced and is guaranteed for 12 months. If you would like a video clip of this clock striking please email us.

Dimensions

8.50cm wide 17.00cm high 7.50cm deep (3.35 inches wide 6.69 inches high 2.95 inches deep)