Henri Jacot: Large Carriage Clock Timepiece

Name: Henri Jacot: Large Carriage Clock Timepiece
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA742791
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Quiet Street Antiques of Bath

Description

A fine quality late 19th century French CARRIAGE CLOCK timepiece, in splendid condition by the famous maker: Henri Jacot. The eight-day single-train movement retains its original silvered lever platform escapement and is signed with the makers trademark on the backplate. Good lacquered brass “Corniche” case and complete with its original numbered (12775) key*. Perfect working order and very accurate! 7.5ins high (handle up).

* The better French carriage clock makers (notably Alfred Drocourt and Henri Jacot) would number their cases, movements and keys. The number 12775 would indicate a date between 1885-1890.

Physical Dimensions

Height

19cm (7.48")

Width

9.6cm (3.78")

Depth

8.4cm (3.31")

Declaration

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

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA742791

Dealers Internal Reference

5055/k

Dealers Notes

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Description

A fine quality late 19th century French CARRIAGE CLOCK timepiece, in splendid condition by the famous maker: Henri Jacot.

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The eight-day single-train movement retains its original silvered lever platform escapement and is signed with the makers trademark on the backplate.

Quiet Street Antiques of Bath

Good lacquered brass “Corniche” case and complete with its original numbered (12775) key*. Perfect working order and very accurate! 7.5ins high (handle up).

The better French carriage clock makers (notably Alfred Drocourt and Henri Jacot) would number their cases, movements and keys. The number 12775 would indicate a date between 1885-1890.