Lot 230 , A late 19th century lacquered brass hour quarter repeating carriage alarum clock, width 3.25in. depth 3in. height 5in.

A late 19th century lacquered brass hour quarter repeating carriage alarum clock, with gorge case, with enamelled Roman dial and movement stamped Drocourt & Co, number 14121, striking upon two gongs, width 3.25in. depth 3in. height 5in.
Estimate £800-1,200

Overall in very good clean restored condition, one or two small dirt specks on the dial, top plate probably a later replacement, selector to the base for sonnerie / silence, comes with winding key, going but not tested for timekeeping.
Quarter repeat works but hammers fall short of gongs on the hour only.


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Sold for £700