28th May, 2022 10:00
May Fine Art Catalogue Sale
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DROCOURT, PARIS No. 12353. A FINE 19TH CENTURY FRENCH GRANDE-SONNERIE ENGRAVED GORGE-CASE GIANT CARRIAGE CLOCK
DROCOURT, PARIS No. 12353. A FINE 19TH CENTURY FRENCH GRANDE-SONNERIE ENGRAVED GORGE-CASE GIANT CARRIAGE CLOCK the gilt-brass foliate engraved moulded case with matching gilt side panels enclosing a masked enamel dial signed by the retailer 'Idrac Leroy, 22 Rue du Bouloi, Paris' with Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds dial above a panel of three subsidiary dials for month, alarm and days fronting a substantial eight-day spring-driven movement with original compensated lever balance escapement striking and repeating the quarters on two gongs controlled by a three-position selection lever to the underside marked 'Pte Sonnerie, Silence, Gde Sonnerie' - the backplate signed by the retailer and with maker's stamp.
25cm high handle up
Sold for £9,600
Auction: May Fine Art Catalogue Sale, 28th May, 2022
Viewing
VIEWING DATES & TIMES
To be held at our new saleroom, still situated in Embsay Mills, come to the front as you normally would and we will assist in directing you to the new entrance at the side of the Mill.
Week commencing 16 May
Mon - Fri 10am to 4pm
Sun 22 May 11am-3pm
Week commencing 23 May
Mon - Wed 10am to 4pm
8.30am on sale days
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