Quiet Street Antiques of Bath has dated this piece to the 19th Century.
The back of the movement is engraved by the highly regarded London retailer Payne & Co of 163 New Bond Street, known to almost exclusively buy all their clocks from Drocourt. The backplate also bears the clocks serial number 1704, which helps to date it between 1860-65.
This item comes complete with its original embossed leather travelling case and a (later numbered) Drocourt key.
Date: c.1860-1865.
Height (handle up): 6 inches (15cm)
Quiet Street Antiques of Bath has dated this piece to the 19th Century.
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French Strike/repeating Carriage Clock by Alfred Drocourt
