A French patinated bronze industrial mantel clock ‘steam hammer’, Guilmet circa 1880

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A French patinated bronze industrial mantel clock ‘steam hammer’, Guilmet circa 1880
Measurements
Height: 44 cm, Width: 31 cm, Depth: 14 cm
Reference
GUDA300137
Origins
France
Description

A French patinated bronze industrial mantel clock in the form of a steam hammer, Guilmet, circa 1880. The moving hammer functions as the pendulum through Guilmet's patented mechanism. The 7.8-cm dial has applied brass Roman numerals and brass spade hands. The eight-day movement has Brocot anchor escapement and half-hour rack striking on a bell; the backplate is stamped Médaille d'or, GLT, Bft SGDG Paris. Brass rims, fittings and piping contrast with the dark patinated case, mounted on a stepped black marble base. Height 44 cm; width 30.5 cm; depth 14 cm.

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