A Rare "Giant" French Carriage Clock

Name: A Rare "Giant" French Carriage Clock
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA723732
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Quiet Street Antiques of Bath

Description

A fine quality and rare French “Giant” CARRIAGE CLOCK by Alfred Drocourt in perfect working order.

The substantial case is of high quality multi-piece “Corniche” design (very heavy!), whilst the 8-day movement strikes hours and half-hours on a gong, repeating hours at will.

Perfect enamel dial; original blued steel hands and original massive lever platform escapement. The movement and case are numbered 12775. 9ins high; 5ins wide. (Additional image shows size comparison with a conventional carriage clock). Highly recommended.

Physical Dimensions

Height

23cm (9.06")

Width

15.8cm (6.22")

Depth

10.5cm (4.13")

Declaration

Quiet Street Antiques of Bath has dated this piece to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA723732

Dealers Internal Reference

5033/k

Dealers Notes

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Description

A fine quality and rare French “Giant” CARRIAGE CLOCK by Alfred Drocourt in perfect working order.

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The substantial case is of high quality multi-piece “Corniche” design (very heavy!), whilst the 8-day movement strikes hours and half-hours on a gong, repeating hours at will.

Quiet Street Antiques of Bath

fig 1. A RARE — fig 1. A Rare "Giant" French Carriage Clock

Perfect enamel dial; original blued steel hands and original massive lever platform escapement. The movement and case are numbered 12775. 9ins high; 5ins wide. (Additional image shows size comparison with a conventional carriage clock). Highly recommended.