Leigh Extence 
Fine Antique Clocks

A rare miniature tortoiseshell carriage clock by Drocourt of Paris with an eight-day duration timepiece movement which has a platform lever escapement. The backplate is stamped with the serial number 18609 along with the trademark for Drocourt, the initials D.C. either side of a clock, with the inside of the plates stamped with a further oval with the wording Drocourt, Paris, Fnt, (Fabricant or Maker) and the movement serial number 5161.

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The tortoiseshell dial has red Roman hour numerals, batons to the outer aspect and gilt-brass spade hands.

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The Bambu case is of a style typical of this maker although rare in this miniature form and in tortoiseshell.

Height: 4 inches (10cms) Handle up: 3.5 inches (handle down)

Leigh Extence notes: For further details of Drocourt and Holingue frères see my 2014 Exhibition catalogue: Pierre & Alfred Drocourt: An Exhibition of Carriage Clocks, available via the Catalogues button above.