Description: A gilt brass carriage clock in Corniche case with white enamel dial and blued steel hands. The 8 day movement is numbered and stamped D.C Drocourt, Highly polished and plated movement is superbly working keeping great time and striking as it should, This clock is in very good condition, All original glass are without problem also the enamel dial free from damage.The original English Lever escapement is perfectly working, Underneath the clock is the Silent/Strike lever to operate both hammers, This clock strikes the quarters on two gongs.Another unusual feature of this clock is the flat push repeat button, as these repeat carriage clocks mainly have a raised button.Drocourt, founded in 1860 by the brothers Pierre and Alfred, was one of the most famous makers of carriage clocks. The firm ceased trading just after the end of the First World War in 1920.
Price: 2250 GBP
Location: Kenilworth
End Time: 2024-09-19T16:19:33.000Z
Shipping Cost: 181.11 GBP
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Return postage will be paid by: Buyer
Returns Accepted: Returns Accepted
After receiving the item, your buyer should cancel the purchase within: 14 days
Antique: Yes
Movement: Mechanical
Character: Clocking
Clock Type: Mantel/ Carriage Clock
Material: Glass, Brass, Ormolu
Franchise: M.A.S.K
Colour: Gold
Vintage: No
Sub-Type: Carriage Clock
Style/ Origin/ Theme: French
Brand: Clock
Chime Sequence: Gong strike
Type: Mantel/ Carriage Clock
Display Type: Analogue
Theme: Miniature
Style: Antique
Frame Material: Glass
Features: 8-Day, Keys, Winders
Time Period Manufactured: Pre-1900
Finish: Brass
Age: Antique, Pre-1900