An eight day carriage clock by Henri Jacot contained in a mixed variant of an Anglaise and Corniche style case with stepped mouldings and pillars and a decorative handle. The eight day movement, with the original platform lever escapement, strikes the hours and half hours on a gong with a push button repeat to the top. The backplate is stamped with the trade mark of Henri Jacot, a parrot on a perch with the initials 'H.J.' either side, along with the serial number '18534' which is repeated to various parts of the case, with the dial plate stamped with the secret oval tradmark of Henri Jacot. The cream enamel dial has black Roman numerals, the trademark Jacot inner circle and a gilded masked dial surround, along with blued steel spade hands.
* Henri Jacot was one of the most well known and best maker's of carriage clocks in the Victorian period with an address at 31, Rue de Montmorency, Paris. The first Henri Jacot died in 1868 and was succeeded by his nephew also Henri. They won many medals at exhibitions in both Paris and London including the Gold medal in 1900. For a full history see 'Carriage Clocks' by Allix and Bonnert.
Height: 5½ inches, handle down. 6½ inches, handle up.
Price: £1,850.00