A Gorge cased timepiece carriage clock by the well-known maker Henri Jacot. The eight-day duration movement has a silvered platform lever escapement whilst the white enamel dial has black Roman numerals, blued steel 'spade' hands and typical Jacot inner ring. The backplate is stamped with the Jacot trademark, a parrot (Jacot) on a perch, and the serial number `10577`, which is repeated on the bottom of the case. The inside of the backplate and the dialplate are both stamped with the 'secret' Jacot trademark, being an oval with the wording `H. Jacot` in the centre and the various medals awarded to the outside, the last one being 1889. The Gorge case is considered the best design of the carriage clock cases.
Height: 5¾ inches (not including handle); 6¾ inches (including handle)
* Henri Jacot was one of the most well-known and best maker's of French 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.
Price: £1,800.00