Furniture, Works of Art & Clocks - 5th October 2016

Lot 200

A late 19th century French gilt brass grand sonnerie carriage clock by Henri Jacot

Estimate £1,000 - £1,500 | Hammer £1500

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Description

A late 19th century French gilt brass grand sonnerie carriage clock by Henri Jacot, with repeat, the platform lever escapement striking on two gongs, the backplate with Jacot's parrot stamp and numbers '7623', the base with selector lever for 'Full Striking, Silent, Quarters', the white enamel dial with Roman and Arabic numerals with an engine turned surround engraved with gilt leaves, in an architectural case, 17.5cm high, with its leather travelling case. (2)