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ANTIQUE #SA974852

Exceptional Giant Carriage Clock - J.W. Benson

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

A particularly elegant example of a giant carriage clock, made by Drocourt and retailed through J.W. Benson circa 1900. It is rare to come across a giant carriage of such fine quality, and this timepiece is in excellent condition with a beautiful gilt finish. The original enamelled dial is signed J.W. Benson, Ludgate Hill, London, with large Roman numerals and outer minutes of typical Drocourt style. The movement is stamped DROCOURT, hidden between the plates and the Oval logo to the rear. As with all of our clocks, it has been cleaned and restored, and the exceptional condition of the movement can be seen through the bevelled glass panels, along with the beautiful large top quality platform escapement, J.W. Benson had a thriving business with Alfred Drocourt throughout the late Victorian period and into the Edwardian period, and this clock is one of the best examples we have seen from this partnership. Interestingly the springs on this clock are signed A.D 12/02, the signing of clock...
Antique SA974852 shown on this page was made in 1900. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was created:
1900
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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