Clock · Carriage clock
This late Victorian French carriage clock features an Anglaise-style polished brass case surmounted by an angular Greek key handle. A circular white enamel dial is recessed within an engine-turned gilt mask, displaying black Roman numerals alongside outer Arabic five-minute indicators. The top plate is fitted with a beveled observation glass showcasing the escapement and repeater button. According to the seller, the eight-day movement retains an original silvered lever platform escapement and strikes and repeats the hours on a coiled gong, with the movement backplate bearing the trademark stamp of Drocourt.
Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.
This French carriage clock features an Anglaise-style polished brass case. The assembly is surmounted by a Greek key carrying handle.
The seller states that the brass case has been polished and lacquered.
The circular enamel dial is framed by an engine-turned gilt brass mask.
The movement features a top aperture for the escapement platform.
The clock is reported to have an eight-day movement with a silvered lever platform escapement. It is capable of striking and repeating the hours on a gong.
Attribution to Drocourt is based on a trademark stamp on the backplate. The item is identified by the seller as dating to circa 1890.
| Field | Source-reported value | Source quotation |
|---|---|---|
| Case Style | Plain polished brass case with Greek key handle | “having a plain polished brass case, with a greek key handle” |
| Dial Mask | Engine-turned gilt dial mask | “The circular enamel dial has an engine turned gilt dial mask” |
| Escapement Platform | Original silvered lever platform | “the 8 day movement has its original silvered lever platform” |
| Striking Function | Hour strike and repeat on gong | “strikes and repeats the hours on a gong” |
| Maker's Mark | Stamped Drocourt trademark | “The backplate is stamped with the trademark for Drocourt.” |
| Dimensions | 18.50 cm high by 10.00 cm wide by 9.00 cm deep | “10.00cm wide 18.50cm high 9.00cm deep” |
| Dimensions | 18.50 cm high, 10.00 cm wide, 9.00 cm deep | “10.00cm wide 18.50cm high 9.00cm deep” |
Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.
Reviewed 2026-10-22 · Record d9b04fe820
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