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HENRI JACOT, PARIS (c.1850-1910)
A miniature oval carriage clock (c. 1885 Paris)
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| Item Stock Code |
1078 |
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| Item Signed, Inscribed, Dated Details |
Jacot, Paris |
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| UK/USA Dimensions |
3.00 inch high |
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| European Converted Dimensions |
7.62 cm high |
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| Current Item Condition |
Fully restored |
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| Item Description / Dealer Expertise |
A good miniature oval carriage clock by one of the finest of the French Victorian maker's, Henri Jacot. The eight-day duration movement has a platform lever escapement, with the backplate stamped with the trademark of Jacot, a parrot on a perch with either side the initials 'H.J.', along with his serial number '14079' which is repeated to the underside of the beautifully constructed gilded brass case. The white enamel dial has a typical Jacot inner ring, black Roman hour numerals and blued steel spade hands.
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| JACOT, PARIS |
Henri Jacot was one of the best and most well-known of the French carriage clock makers 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.
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| Price |
gbp 2000.00 (Pound Sterling)
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More information / Purchase this item |
Please email or call +44 (0)1395 268723 for more information or to purchase this item. |
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| Status |
FOR SALE |
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