Large Drocourt Carriage Clock in Case (France, 1878)

19th century

Sold by Worboys Antiques

Description

A high quality large timepiece carriage clock made by the renowned maker Drocourt. The corniche case has a large oval top window and bevel glass sides. Its enamel dial has fine moon hands and the backplate is stamped with the makers logo and is numbered 15210. It has an 8 day movement that has its original lever platform escapement its original numbered key. It is contained in its original Moroccan leather case. This serial number can be identified as being manufactured in or around 1878.

Current Condition

The case has polished and lacquered so that it will not tarnish, the movement has been fully serviced and is guaranteed for 12 months.

Dimensions

9.50cm wide 18.00cm high 8.50cm deep (3.74 inches wide 7.09 inches high 3.35 inches deep)

Physical Dimensions

Height

18cm (7.09")

Width

9cm (3.54")

Depth

8cm (3.15")

Declaration

Worboys Antiques has dated this piece to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA508071

Dealers Notes

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Description

A high quality large timepiece carriage clock made by the renowned maker Drocourt. The corniche case has a large oval top window and bevel glass sides.

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Its enamel dial has fine moon hands and the backplate is stamped with the makers logo and is numbered 15210.

Worboys Antiques

It has an 8 day movement that has its original lever platform escapement its original numbered key. It is contained in its original Moroccan leather case. This serial number can be identified as being manufactured in or around 1878.