A 19th century french gilt brass carriage clock with repeat
Henri Jacot
Having a white-enamelled Roman dial with moon hands, inscribed "BHAGEBRIDGE, 119 New Bond Street", the two-train movement with original lever platform escapement, half-hour striking on a coiled gong, numbered 170 and stamped 'H. Jacot, Paris' in an oval, in a cannelee case with push button repeat, 18cm, (7") high including handle. With winder
Having a white-enamelled Roman dial with moon hands, inscribed "BHAGEBRIDGE, 119 New Bond Street", the two-train movement with original lever platform escapement, half-hour striking on a coiled gong, numbered 170 and stamped 'H. Jacot, Paris' in an oval, in a cannelee case with push button repeat, 18cm, (7") high including handle. With winder
Sold for
£975
inc. premium
Footnotes
- Henri Jacot was a fine French carriage clock maker at 31, Rue de Montmorency, Paris. The first Henri Jacot died in 1868 and was succeeded by his nephew also Henri. They won many medals at exhibitions in both Paris and London including the Gold medal in 1900. See 'Carriage Clocks' by Allix and Bonnert.
Category: Clocks and Watches / Clocks
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