Stock No. | JH83 |
Height | 6 inches with handle, or 4.75 inches without handle. |
Case | This French gorge cased timepiece has five beautiful panels signed T. S. The top panel features a quiver of arrows and musical instruments surrounded by red roses, whilst the side panels show a courting couple. |
Dial | The dials are set on a blue background and are surrounded by gilt floral designs incorporating semi-precious stones. The alarm dial employs arabic numerals, whilst the main dial employs Roman numerals with red roses between and fine gilt tracery in the centre. |
Movement | The movement strikes and repeats on a gong and is provided with an alarm. |
Duration | 8 day. |
Provenance | Derek Roberts fine antique clocks and barometers, 1996. Private English collector. |
Comparative Literature | Carriage clocks: their history and development by Allix and Bonnert. Carriage and other travelling clocks by Derek Roberts. |
Condition | Good condition, travelling box rubbed in places. |
Engraved carriage clock by Drocourt Circa 1880
A fine engraved carriage clock with five porcelain panels complete with leather travelling case by Drocourt.
£8,500
Additional information
Dimensions | 5827373 cm |
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