Drocourt triple date repeater carriage clock

Here is such a high grade antique carriage clock, that was not only made by one of the finest and more prestigious clock makers in the world, but has the addition of not just a repeater function, but a triple date calendar as well.

Carriage clocks not only have such an aesthetically attractive design to them, but were designed to be easily transported from place to place, all the while being able to still run and keep time.

Not only does this clock of course tell the time, but it also has a strike or chime function that will strike a charming “ding” for each hour, such as four time at 4 o’clock, as well one strike on each half hour. Furthermore, by pressing the button at the top, this will also strike what hour it is for example 5 times for 5:20.

Then to take this clock to another level and show what a high quality it is, at the bottom there are three smaller dials that from left to right, display the day, month and day. This is such a rare feature to find on a carriage clock and exemplifies just why Drocourt are regarded as one of the best clock makers of the 19th Century.

The clock was retailed by the English company JW Benson, London, and has their address on the white enamel dial, and with JW Benson themselves being a premier retailer of their time, this shows just how high the quality of this clock is.
Measuring 13.5cm high (or 17cm with the handle up)  by 9cm wide and 8cm deep, it also comes with its original box that adds to its charm even more.

The high grade lever escapement has been completely serviced by our clock maker, runs perfect and comes with our twelve month warranty, and along with the movement, the case has been cleaned and polished as well as being sealed so will stay looking beautiful for many years to come.

This antique carriage clock is not only aesthetically so pleasing to admire, but a true testament to the quality that still stands today.

Stock# ET1235cc

Circa: 1870

Maker: Drocourt (France)

Retailer: JW Benson  (England)

$11,250