Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Geneva, May 13, 2012

LOT 174

DROCOURT MINIATURE CARRIAGE CLOCK WITH PORCELAIN PANELS Drocourt, French, No. 21554. Made in the Eastern taste, circa 1890. Fine and rare, miniature gilt brass and painted porcelain, 8-day going carriage clock.

CHF 4,000 - 6,000

USD 4,500 - 6,500 / EUR 3,300 - 5,000

Sold: CHF 4,625

C. Multi-piece, ?Bamboo?, gilt-brass, the sides and back door set with porcelain panels decorated with painted scenes of Bedouin on horseback and a townscape, hinged ?bamboo? handle. D. Porcelain with radial Arabic numerals, outer minute divisions, the dial mask decorated to match the case with a landscape. Blued steel spade and lozenge hands. M. Rectangular brass plates, going barrel, lateral lever escapement on a silvered platform, notched bimetallic compensation balance with temperature adjustment screws, blued steel fl at balance spring, index regulator. Movement punched with Drocourt?s trademark. Dim. 79.5 x 46 x 54 mm. Excluding handle

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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-71-01

Good

ENAMEL AND VARIOUS TYPES OF DECORATION Hairlines

HANDS Original