A GOOD GILT BRASS GRANDE SONNERIE STRIKING AND REPEATING GORGE CASE CALENDAR CARRIAGE CLOCK
By Drocourt, No. 11052, Retailed by Leroy & Fils, 13 & 15 Palais Royal, Paris and 211 Regent Street, London, circa 1890
| Estimate: |
£2,500 - £4,000
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Hammer price:
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£3,800 |
Bidding ended. Lot has been sold.
The case with five rectangular bevelled glass panels and repeat button, the 2 1/2in rectangular white enamel dial, signed by Leroy with Paris and London addresses, blued steel 'Breguet' moon hands and subsidiaries for day of the week, alarm and date, the twin train movement with Drocourt cachet mark and additionally numbered 9967 by Leroy and detailed at the base of the backplate ‘Repasée par Leroy & Fils Palais Royal, 13 & 15 Paris’ striking and repeating on two blued steel gongs, the underside of the base with strike selector lever
17cm high (handle up)
**PLEASE NOTE THIS LOT IS SOLD SUBJECT TO 5% IMPORT VAT
CONDITION REPORT
The clock is in good condition. It ticks when wound (with a good action). The case is slightly tarnished in places. The clock's face is free from damage. All the glass panels are free from damage.
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