10th Dec, 2025 11:00
Drocourt of Paris; a Gorge cased, 8-day calendar, hour repeating alarm carriage clock, with bright cut and fire gilt case and bale handle, fitted with a primary enamelled circular Roman dial with alarm and calendar subsiduary dials below, all set withing an engraved gilt metal mask and fitted blued steel 'moon hands', the primary dial marked for the retailer: M. Armbruster, London, the movement numbered 7272 and engraved; No: 3870 to the edge of the front skirt/ plinth, accompanied by a double ended key, 16 cm high (handle up).
Pierre Drocourt and his son Alfred Drocourt operated from Paris in the 19th century. They were renowned for making decorative and complex carriage clocks and received numerous medals at international exhibitions for their (often "Gorge" cased carriage clocks with complications such as calendars and alarms
£1,000 - £1,500
Buyer's premium: 27.50% +VAT
Drocourt of Paris; a Gorge cased, 8-day calendar, hour repeating alarm carriage clock, with bright cut and fire gilt case and bale handle, fitted with a primary enamelled circular Roman dial with alarm and calendar subsiduary dials below, all set withing an engraved gilt metal mask and fitted blued steel 'moon hands', the primary dial marked for the retailer: M. Armbruster, London, the movement numbered 7272 and engraved; No: 3870 to the edge of the front skirt/ plinth, accompanied by a double ended key, 16 cm high (handle up).
Both trains wind freely, and the push repeat works as expected. The balance runs with agitation but soon stops. The alarm function activates as expected.
The bevelled lenses are free from chips or cracks
Auction: Dawsons Discovery, 10th Dec, 2025
A curated sale of fine art, antiques and collectables.
Please note: This is an online sale only; there are no bidders in the room.
All lots are sold as seen. The buyer is responsible for satisfying themselves as to the condition of each lot prior to bidding, either by viewing in-person or requesting a condition report.
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Viewing
In person at our saleroom:
Unit 8 Cordwallis Business Park, Clivemont Road, Maidenhead, SL6 7BU
Friday 5th Dec - 10am-5pm
Monday 8th Dec - 10am-5pm
Tuesday 9th Dec - 10am-5pm
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