Kembery Antique Clocks & Watches Ltd

Description

A fine French striking carriage clock by the premier makers, Drocourt. An enamel dial with blued steel 'moon' hands. An 8-day duration mechanism striking the 1/2 hours and hours on a bell. The original lever escapement visible through the oval top glass. A superb gilded and engraved case. Push button repeating. A serial number of 7448 and the DC stamp to the case backplate. A nice period winding key. Circa 1875.
Alfred Drocourt, and his son Pierre, had workshops in Paris and in Saint-Nicholas-d'Aliermont. Pierre Drocourt was exhibiting in the 1860's and Alfred was exhibiting in 1880 and 1889 and the won may awards.


Height 5 1/2" / 12cm (size with handle down) Width 3 1/2 " / 9 cm Depth 3 " / 8 cm

From Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd you can expect a genuine antique carriage clock that has been serviced with 12 months guarantee. Free UK tracked and insured delivery, overseas please contact us for a quote. We are members of The British Watchmakers and Clockmakers Guild. ref P4