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ANTIQUE #SA798885
large carriage clock grande sonnerie drocourt - CATEGORY: ANTIQUE CLOCKS - DATED 1880
 

Large Carriage Clock - Grande Sonnerie - Drocourt

Status: This item has been sold
Sold by: Its About Time

A fine and large ''Grande Sonnerie'' carriage clock in a gilt gorge engraved case with a white enamel dial showing a beautifully engraved dial mask and alarm sub dial. The clock is number stamped ____ which can be attributed to Drocourt and their numbering system. This fine and quite rare clock also retains the original large silvered platform and jeweled lever escapement which is also number stamped and the classic Drocourt pattern. Grande sonnerie striking or petite sonnerie and fully silent if you wish. The push repeat button to repeat the last hour and quarter. Thick perfect bevelled glass panels to all sides and with a chime selection lever to the base. Circa 1870-80. Drocourt has achieved worldwide recognition with their quality workman ship and complicated movements. Pierre & Alfred Drocourt were France'' leading makers from the middle of the 19th century through to the late Victorian era. They had a factory in Saint-Nicolas-d''Ailermont, which was regarded as the most importa...
Antique SA798885 shown on this page was made in 1880. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was created:
1880
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Its About Time
Antique clock and watch shop specialist (featured on Salvage Hunters The Restorers) with select fine furniture.
Essex
United Kingdom
Tel: 01702 472574
STATUS
THIS ITEM HAS BEEN SOLD