Lot 432 , A Drocourt & Cie hour repeating brass alarum quarter repeating carriage clock, 5.75in.
A Drocourt & Cie hour repeating brass alarum quarter repeating carriage clock, no.9693, with strike / silent lever to the underside, 5.75in.
Estimate £500-700
Case with some rubbing to the extremities but essentially good order, glass all good and good clean dial with blued steeled hands, top plates looks original, underside numbered with the selector for striking / silent, movement going but not tested for timekeeping, left hand side winding appears to be overwound, right hand side will accept further turning of the key, comes with a matching key.
5.75in. height is with handle folded down
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Sold for £1,000