M215 Extremely Rare Tall Reutter Atmos Clock

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Van Brug Collection
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Name
M215 Extremely Rare Tall Reutter Atmos Clock
Measurements
Height: 31 cm, Width: 22 cm
Reference
VBCA100395
Techniques
Shaped
Colors
Silver, Brown, Black
Categories
Decorative Arts Clocks Atmos Clocks
Materials
Copper Shagreen
Styles
Art Deco
Periods
20th Century 1930 Vintage
Origin and period
France
Description
Very rare tall model Atmos clock with black metal case, copper coloured border and black rectangular dial with dagger style numerals.
The clock is in an absolute pristine condition. The hands are in the well known Reutter 'chemin de fer' style.
Top of the bill in Art Deco, a perfect match with a Jean-Michel Frank shagreen coffee table and lamp.

Working: The Atmos clock contains a drum with a U-shaped tube containing mercury and a gas. Due to temperature changes a thermics develops in the drum and causes the axle with the U-shaped tube to oscillate to and fro. Because of the continuous changes in temperature there is a continuous oscillation which causes the movement to roll permanently, we have a ‘Pendule Perpétuelle’. The invention was the work of the French engineer Jean Léon Reutter. The clock is in mint condition.

Very exclusive Art Deco model

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