Alfred Drocourt Carriage Clock
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
circa 1900–1910
This carriage clock is designed in the classic 'Corniche' style, featuring a gilt metal case with a multi-part base and bevelled glass panels that allow for viewing of the internal mechanism.
Attributed to the Parisian workshop of Alfred Drocourt, the clock is identified by the serial number 22543, which the source notes aligns with Drocourt's numbering system, alongside an arrow mark on the back plate used for hand adjustment. The white dial displays Roman numerals for the hours and smaller digits for the minutes. The mechanical movement is equipped with a striking train on a soft gong, featuring a push-repeat function operated by a top button.
The clock includes its original winding key and a leather travel case. The escapement, dial, and hands are reported to be original to the piece, which dates to the early 20th century.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Date
- 1900–1910
- Type
- Carriage clock
- Maker
- Alfred Drocourt
- Case Style
- Corniche
- Originality
- Escapement and hands
- Serial Number
- 22543
- Place recorded
- France (implied by Drocourt attribution)
- Sound Features
- Push-repeat on a soft gong
- Maker / attribution
- Alfred Drocourt
- Included Accessories
- Leather box and winding key
Design
- Case and Dial
- The clock is constructed in the traditional Corniche form, characterized by a multi-part base and a gilt metal finish. The design incorporates bevelled glass panels on the sides and the top, allowing for a clear view of the clock's interior movement and the platform escapement. The dial is finished in white, presenting a clear display of Roman numerals for the hours, encircled by an outer minute track containing smaller Arabic numerals.
- Visible features
- • Case features classic Corniche styling with gold-gilt finish. • Bevelled glass panels on all sides provide interior visibility. • Dial contains Roman hour numerals and Arabic minute track. • Movement includes gong-strike and push-repeat functionality.
- Movement and Mechanism
- The mechanical movement is designed to strike the hour on a soft-toned gong. A specific feature of this model is the push-repeat function, which is activated via a button located on the top of the clock, enabling the user to trigger the strike on demand. The platform escapement and the hands are stated to be original to the clock. The internal components, including the striking springs, gear train, and adjustment levers, are visible through the glass panels, maintaining a configuration representative of horological production from the early 20th century.
- Signatures and Attribution
- The identification of this timepiece as an Alfred Drocourt production is based on internal serial numbers and the presence of specific maker's marks. The movement bears the serial number 22543, a sequence associated with the Drocourt workshop. Further evidence of the maker is noted by an arrow symbol located on the back plate, which functions as an indicator for setting the hands. The source advises potential collectors to compare these identifying marks against documented Drocourt archives for authentication.
Identification
- Reference
- 22543
- Serial number
- 22543
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: The attribution to Alfred Drocourt relies on the serial number and internal markings.
- Research required: The source recommends independent verification of the serial number against known Drocourt archives.