A fine late 19th century French gilt brass carriage clock with Royal provenance to George V (1865-1936) The clock supplied by Drocourt, retailed by Charles Frodsham 19144
The clock supplied by Drocourt, retailed by Charles Frodsham 19144 The canellee case with ribbed handle over an oval inspection panel framed by the engraved presentation "G.F.E.A. FROM A.E. JUNE 3rd 1877", over bevelled glass panels and a rectangular white enamel dial with Roman numerals, minute track and moon hands, signed and numbered by the retailer 'Chas Frodsham & Co, 19144', the twin train movement with engraved gilt platform supporting a cut and compensated bimetallic balance to an English lever escapement, striking the hours on the hour and a single blow on the half-hours on a bell, together with the original silk-and velvet-lined travelling case and numbered key 16.5cms (6.5ins) high.