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Lighthouse Torsion Pendulum Clock
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Guilmet Lighthouse Torsion Pendulum Clock. The two tone pyramidal bronze case depicts a lighthouse built from bricks on a black marble base. The clock has a torsion pendulum with helical spring spinning behind beveled glass panels in the center of the dome, resembling light. Square plate movement has a Brocot escapement and coiled gong strike, signed GLT Paris and numbered 1094. In good condition, 23 in. high
Guilmet Lighthouse Torsion Pendulum Clock
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Guilmet Lighthouse Torsion Pendulum Clock. The two tone pyramidal bronze case depicts a lighthouse built from bricks on a black marble base. The clock has a torsion pendulum with helical spring spinning behind beveled glass panels in the center of the dome, resembling light. Square plate movement has a Brocot escapement and coiled gong strike, signed GLT Paris and numbered 1094. In good condition, 23 in. high
Crane torsion pendulum clock
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A rare mid 19th century torsion pendulum clock by Aaron D. Crane (American, 1804-1860), who invented the “Crane’s Patented Year Clock” and use of the torsion pendulum for that clock. These Patents were issued while Crane was living in Caldwell, New Jersey in 1829 and 1841.
Terryville Torsion Pendulum Marine Clock
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Terryville Octagon Torsion Pendulum Marine Clock. 8 in. painted metal dial with black Roman hour numerals, fancy blued hands and sub seconds dial, brass spring driven time only movement with S.B. TerryÂs patented double action torsion pendulum. In a rosewood octagonal case with stepped OG front, brass door bezel, refinished. Suspension is broken, balance crossbar and beat adjustment post are present in the case, door glass is replaced. Terryville Manufacturing Co. paper label on the back of the case. 11 in. high x 11 in. wide x 3 in. deep.
Gustav Becker Crystal Regulator Torsion Pendulum
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Gustav Becker crystal regulator with torsion pendulum
(Nice original patina with just a little rub & wear; minor separation beginning at top; beveled glass; running at time of listing, but not guaranteed to continue)
11 1/2″ T.
Lighthouse 9-Time Zone Figural Clock
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Lighthouse 9-Time Zone Figural Clock: Unmarked with the pendulum.
Not tested.
(The base has been repainted. The aluminum cap on the lighthouse is new. The screws holding the face in place are new.)
23 3/4″ Tall
Sells as is, where is.
Bronze Animated Lighthouse Clock
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Bronze Animated Lighthouse Clock. 2 tone bronze case in the form of a lighthouse tower on a black marble base, the beacon has 5 bent glass panels in red, blue, green, purple & white and revolves on a long stem powered by a spring driven movement contained in the base. The case front has a 2.25 in. silvered time dial signed ÂCazelle, BlidahÂ, has black Roman hour numerals, spade hands and hinged brass bezel with beveled crystal, above has a 1.75 in. dia. silvered barometer dial and stick thermometers on the sides; round brass spring driven time only movement w/ cylinder escapement. Mechanisms are in good condition and running. 22.25 in. high x 7.5 in. dia. Weight: 12.5 lbs.