France, (Guilmet) industrial series "steam hammer", polished and patinated bronze case on a black slate base with polished feet, the hammer forming part of the complex pendulum, rising and falling, appearing to strike the anvil as the clock runs, Roman numeral metal dial, 8 day, time and strike pendule de Paris movement, with Guilmets modifications, and also with Guilmet's mark on the back plate
Estimate: $6,000.00 - $8,000.00
Condition Report: surface dirty, polished surfaces retaining their original lacquer, with minor losses, patinated surfaces very good, with some minor staining, base with a few small chips, numeral 6 with a patch of verdigris, hands with bends, one small trim screw missing on back, ticks and strikes. An excellent, unrestored example of this desirable model. For additional information on Guilmet and on Industrial clocks, see Roberts' book titled "Mystery, Novelty, And Fantasy Clocks" [Schiffer Publishing, 1999]
Dimensions: 12.25in x 17.5in x 5.5in
Circa: 1880
This item has been sold!
Realized Price: $3,800.00
France, industrial series "Church Bell", gilt trimmed griotte marble base below stylized A shaped frames supporting the silver bell with oak headstock, all hardware in silvered or gilt finish, the bell front engraved "VAE. MIHI. SI. NON. EVANGELISAVERO" below the Roman numeral silvered dial, blued steel hands, 8 day, time and strike movement with lever platform
Estimate: $5,000.00 - $7,000.00
Condition Report: very good, minor dings and scratches, minor tarnish on silver surfaces, gilt surfaces very good, with minor wear, left A frame support with small bulge from fastening screw, dial numerals with minor losses, hour hand replaced, ticks and strikes. The inscription on the front is from first Corinthians, ix 16, and translates "Woe unto me if I preach not the Gospel". See Derek Roberts "Mystery, Novelty, and Fantasy Clocks", page 260, for an identical clock, retailed by Cartier.
Dimensions: 11.75in x 15in x 8.25in
Circa: 1890
This item has been sold!
Realized Price: $3,000.00
