8th Feb, 2023 11:00

The Oxford Library Sale

 
  Lot 21
 

21

A 19th century Drocourt carriage clock, the circular white enamel roman dial with breguet hands over a subsiduary alarm dial with fine foliate engraved gilt mask. Replaced platform lever escapment, gong strike with push repeat. the back plate with a Drocourt trade mark No 11736, the cannelese case with all over foliate engraving 13.5cm high.

Sold for £1,100
Estimated at £300 - £500


 

A 19th century Drocourt carriage clock, the circular white enamel roman dial with breguet hands over a subsiduary alarm dial with fine foliate engraved gilt mask. Replaced platform lever escapment, gong strike with push repeat. the back plate with a Drocourt trade mark No 11736, the cannelese case with all over foliate engraving 13.5cm high.

Going train winds and runs. Striking train spring broken.

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