a.imagelink {color:#0000FF;} a:hover.imagelink {color:#0000FF;} a:visited.imagelink {color:#800080;} a.imagelink img.saleimage { border: 2px solid #0000FF; } a:visited.imagelink img.saleimage { border: 2px solid #800080; } Fabulous French Industrial Series clock in the form on a late 19th century steam hammer made by the renown French novelty clock maker Guilmet and dates to 1880. The clock is powered by an eight day time and strike movement by Paris clock maker, Japy Frere bearing a date stamp of 1879. The movement also bears the serial number 497 added by Guilmet. The movement uses a compound pendulum that results in the "hammer" moving up and down as it would in a factory sett ting. The movement was given a complete professional overhaul including, disassembled, cleaning, pivots polished, springs cleaned and lubricated. oiled, assembled, and regulated.
The case retains the original finish that carries a nice patina and no efforts have been made to doctor the gilt highlights. The clock rests upon a marble base and will need to be positioned on a flat hard surface with no vibrations to properly run.
The clock measures18 " tall and12 " wide and weighs 20 lbs.
A rare chance to own an Industrial clock.
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