ClockPrices.Com
3 Piece French Industrial Steam Hammer Clock
- Estimate:
- Auctioneer:
- Sold Price:
- Sold Date:
3 Piece French Industrial Steam Hammer Clock
bronze case with gilt brass trimmings with a piston cylinder on top and a lever leading over to a platform on the left side, between the legs of the frame is a silvered anvil and hammer which rocks up and down forming the visible portion of the complex pendulum. Has a round French brass movement signed GLT Paris (Guilmet).
18 x 12 x 6 in.
From the private collection of the Calculagraph Co. East Hanover, New Jersey and the proceeding three generations.
French Industrial Steam Engine Clock
- Estimate:
- Auctioneer:
- Sold Price:
- Sold Date:
French Industrial Steam Engine Clock
Attributed to Guilmet, circa 1890. Marked 'BREVETE S.G.D.G.'. A cylinder and piston with a vertical connecting rod powers the flywheel with a centrifugal governor assembly. The cylinder has two large fireboxes on either side mounted with boilers with all attendant pressure lines and tubing leading to the cylinder. There is also a barometer over the right firebox and a thermometer behind the cylinder. The automation is driven by a separate spring motor housed in the base, powering the flywheel. Featuring gilt and two tone patinated bronze throughout on a rouge marble base.
19 x 13 1/2 x 7 in.
3 Pcs. French Industrial Steam Hammer Clock
- Estimate:
- Auctioneer:
- Sold Price:
- Sold Date:
3 Pcs. French Industrial Steam Hammer Clock. The large bronze case has gilt brass trimmings with a piston cylinder on top and a lever leading over to a platform on the left side, between the legs of the frame is a silvered anvil and hammer which rocks up and down forming the visible portion of the complex pendulum. Has a round French brass movement signed GLT Paris (Guilmet), also signed Japy Freres and numbered 506; movement has a steel pin pallet escapement and strikes on a steel bell. In very good condition, has bronze operator figure standing on the platform to the left, silvered dial has a nice patina, minor repair to the joint of one of the valves at the top. 18 in. high x 12 in. wide x 6 in. deep. Accompanied by a matching pair of 2 arm candleholders with similar shaped cases simulating a roller press. In good condition, 10.5 in. high. Weight: 28.75 lbs.
French Industrial Steam Hammer Clock Set
- Estimate:
- Auctioneer:
- Sold Price:
- Sold Date:
French Industrial Steam Hammer Clock Set. The large bronze case has gilt brass trimmings with piston cylinder on top and a lever leading over to a platform on the left side, between the legs of the case frame is an anvil and hammer which rocks up and down forming the visible portion of the complex pendulum. Has a round French brass movement signed GLT Paris (Guilemt) and also signed Japy Freres; movement has a steel pin pallet escapement and strikes on a steel bell. In good overall condition, original silvering is worn from some of the brass parts, movement is not running. 18 in. high x 12 in. wide x 6 in. deep. Accompanied by a pair of 2 arm candleholders with similar shaped cases simulating a roller press. In good condition, 10.5 in. high.
French Industrial Steam Hammer Clock
- Estimate:
- Auctioneer:
- Sold Price:
- Sold Date:
French Industrial Steam Hammer Clock. The large bronze case has gilt brass trimmings with piston cylinder on top and a lever leading over to a platform on the left side, between the legs of the frame is a silvered anvil and hammer which rocks up and down forming the visible portion of the complex pendulum. Has a round French brass movement signed GLT Paris (Guilemt) and also signed Japy Freres and numbered 480; movement has a steel pin pallet escapement and strikes on a steel bell. In very good condition, the operatorÂs lever leading to the platform on the left side has a repair and some inpainting. 18 in. high x 12 in. wide x 6 in. deep.
French Industrial Steam Hammer Clock
- Estimate:
- Auctioneer:
- Sold Price:
- Sold Date:
French Industrial Steam Hammer Clock. The large bronze case has gilt brass trimmings with piston cylinder on top and a lever leading over to a platform on the left side with a figure standing on the platform; between the supports of the case frame is a silvered anvil and hammer which rocks up and down forming the visible portion of the complex pendulum. Has a round French brass movement signed GLT Paris (Guilemt) and also signed LÂMarti & Co; strikes on a steel bell. In very good condition. 18 in. high x 12 in. wide x 6 in. deep.
French Industrial Steam Hammer Clock
- Estimate:
- Auctioneer:
- Sold Price:
- Sold Date:
French Industrial Steam Hammer Clock. The large bronze case has gilt brass trimmings with piston cylinder on top and a lever leading over to a platform on the left side, between the legs of the case frame is a silvered anvil and hammer which rocks up and down forming the visible portion of the complex pendulum. Has a round French brass movement signed GLT Paris (Guilemt) and also signed Japy Freres; movement has a steel pin pallet escapement and strikes on a steel bell. In very good condition, has a small chip to the back corner of the marble base. 18 in. high x 12 in. wide x 6 in. deep