Inv. #: | f356 |
Maker: |
Achille Brocot, #999. |
Description: |
c.1895 French grand-sonnerie carriage clock in pagoda style case by Achille Brocot. |
Case: |
Japanese inspired gilt-bronze case with multi-colored patinated decorative panels, handle and columns. |
Dial: |
Silvered chapter with Chinese characters and steel-cut hands. |
Movement: |
The 8-day grand-sonnerie movement is signed on the backplate with the Brocot trademark, has a lever platform above and the strike selector switch below. |
Notes: |
This form with grand-sonnerie striking is very rare. Achille Brocot (1817-74) was the eldest son of Louis-Gabriel Brocot. He carried on his fathers business in Paris. He patented several improvements in escapements and also invented the adjustable pendulum spring suspension which bears his name. |
Ref: | |
Size: |
6.25 8 - handle up |
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