Fine and rare French 19th century repeating giant gorge case...

Fine and rare French 19th century repeating giant gorge cased carriage clock by Drocourt for Martin & Co., no. 8139, the circular white dial signed 'Martin & Co, Paris and Cheltenham', with Roman numerals and outer minute track, with gold spire hands upon a finely engraved foliate mask, the movement with a platform lever escapement, stamped oval trade mark and numbered '8139' to the back plate, with a single hammer striking the half hours and hour on a gong, with a bevelled glazed gilt-brass gorge case with a repeat button, 9.75" high with the handle raised, 8" high handle down (with key)

Estimate:£3,000

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