26th Mar, 2010 9:00 GMT/BST

Spring Catalogue Sale

 
Lot 1281
 

1281

A Black Slate Mantel Clock with Long Duration, signed Achille Brocot, No.4486, circa 1870, the flat

A Black Slate Mantel Clock with Long Duration, signed Achille Brocot, No.4486, circa 1870, the flat top case with canted fluted corners and marble panels beneath, 5-1/4-inch white enamel dial with Roman numerals, recessed dial centre with visible Brocot escapement and signed, long duration movement with three barrels between the plates and two further barrels positioned to the movement backplate, movement backplate stamped AB within a star and numbered 4486, Brocot suspension, 39cm high

Achille Brocot (b.Paris 1817, d.1878). An eminent maker who devised his own escapement and adjustable pendulum suspension. See Baillie (GH) Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World, page 41.

Sold for £800
Estimated at £300 - £500


 

(04.02.10) case with small chips in parts to the corners, case has discoloured and needs cleaning, front opening door with hinge worn, dial with two small hairline cracks positioned at 3 0'clock, movement appears complete but needs cleaning.

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Auction: Spring Catalogue Sale, 26th Mar, 2010

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