Industrial clock of train leaving tunnel. (c. 1880 to c. 1880 France)
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Industrial clock of train leaving tunnel.
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| Country of Origin |
France
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| Dated |
c. 1880 to c. 1880 |
| Classification |
A R GUILMET, PARIS (worked c.1870-1900)
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| Condition |
Good
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Status
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SOLD
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Literature
Mystery,Novelty & Fantasy clocks Derek.Roberts.Page fig 22-36
Description / Expertise
D169. This industrial clock, which may safely be attributed to Guilmet,simulates a train, complete with wheels, buffers and funnel, leaving a smoky tunnel. Circa 1880.
The striking movement, with replaced lever escapement, has a brass dial with silvered chapter ring employing arabic numerals. There is a spirit centigrade thermometer to the left and a mercury one (defective) for fahrenheit to the right. To the front of the funnel is a barometer and on top a compass.
The whole rests on a rouge marble base and below this is a brass mould. The tunnel is also capped with rouge marble.
Height:- 14". (35.6cms.) £6,500
Ref:- Derek Roberts. Mystery, Novelty and Fantasy Clocks. P.269. Fig 22-36.
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