Stock number: SQ7244807
Dimensions:
W: 9.5cm (3.7")H: 18cm (7.1")D: 8.5cm (3.3")
19th Century striking carriage clock by Drocourt in corniche case. The case with gold lacquer finish. The 8 day movement strikes the hours and half hours on a coiled gong. The simple white enamel dial having Roman numerals and blued moon style hands.
Pierre Drocourt
Pierre Drocourt, born 1819, founded the Drocourt clock-making business in Paris in 1853 with his son Alfred, born 1847, taking over in 1872. The blancs roulants, rough movements, were made in Saint-Nicolas-d'Aliermont, a town outside Dieppe, where Drocourt had workshops. The clocks were then finished ready for sale at their workshops at 28 Rue Debelleyme, Paris.
Circa 1880.
Ascot Antique Clocks Ltd are established members of the British clock and watchmakers guild. All clocks are serviced prior to delivery and come with 12 months guarantee. We personally set up and deliver in the U.K. Please contact us for a quote.
Stock number: SQ7244807
Dimensions:
W: 9.5cm (3.7")H: 18cm (7.1")D: 8.5cm (3.3")
19th Century striking carriage clock by Drocourt in corniche case. The case with gold lacquer finish. The 8 day movement strikes the hours and half hours on a coiled gong. The simple white enamel dial having Roman numerals and blued moon style hands.
Pierre Drocourt
Pierre Drocourt, born 1819, founded the Drocourt clock-making business in Paris in 1853 with his son Alfred, born 1847, taking over in 1872. The blancs roulants, rough movements, were made in Saint-Nicolas-d'Aliermont, a town outside Dieppe, where Drocourt had workshops. The clocks were then finished ready for sale at their workshops at 28 Rue Debelleyme, Paris.
Circa 1880.
Ascot Antique Clocks Ltd are established members of the British clock and watchmakers guild. All clocks are serviced prior to delivery and come with 12 months guarantee. We personally set up and deliver in the U.K. Please contact us for a quote.