Lot 9*
A late 19th century French Sevres-style porcelain panelled carriage clock by Drocourt Retailed by Cooke & Kelvey, Number 9866
14 – 15 July 2022, 14:00 BST
London, New Bond Street£3,500 - £4,500
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A late 19th century French Sevres-style porcelain panelled carriage clock by Drocourt
Retailed by Cooke & Kelvey, Number 9866
The engraved ribbed handle over an oval bevelled glass inspection panel, the twin side panels decorated with Classically inspired figures within gilt and red 'jewelled' borders with gilt detailing, all within an engraved frame, the Roman chapter ring with gilt highlights and blued steel spade hands over a Romantic scene within conforming borders, the signed and numbered twin barrel movement with bimetallic compensated balance to a silvered lever platform escapement. 18cms (7ins) high.
The engraved ribbed handle over an oval bevelled glass inspection panel, the twin side panels decorated with Classically inspired figures within gilt and red 'jewelled' borders with gilt detailing, all within an engraved frame, the Roman chapter ring with gilt highlights and blued steel spade hands over a Romantic scene within conforming borders, the signed and numbered twin barrel movement with bimetallic compensated balance to a silvered lever platform escapement. 18cms (7ins) high.
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Cooke & Kelvey was founded in 1858 by Robert Thomas Cooke and Charles Kelvey in Kolkata, India, trading and making jewellery, silverware and clocks. Employing local silversmiths, the company became extremely successful and moved to Calcutta and were officially appointed by succeeding governors.
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