Henri Jacot, Paris c1895

A miniature carriage timepiece with a rectangular enamel dial and an oval case.

The timepiece has the Jacot ‘parrot’ trademark on the backplate; the latter is also stamped with the Jacot serial number 9752.

The serial number is also stamped on the underside of the polished and lacquered brass case.

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The clock is complete with its original numbered travelling case and a replacement winding key.

Timepiece height 3¾ inches, including handle in the up position.

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Henri Jacot, one of the most respected makers of carriage clocks, worked at 31 Rue de Montmorency, Paris and took part in the Paris Exposition in 1855 and the London Exhibition of 1862. The first Henri Jacot died in 1868 and was succeeded by a nephew of the same name.The Jacot business ceased trading in about 1920.

Stock No. C973