A good late 19th century striking beam engine desk clock by Guilmet

A good late 19th century striking beam engine desk clock by Guilmet

Estimate:
[restrict paid=ture]$4,000 – $6,000[/restrict]
Auctioneer:
[restrict paid=ture]Schmitt Horan & Co.[/restrict]
Sold Price:
[restrict paid=ture]$5,000[/restrict]
Sold Date:
[restrict paid=ture]May 06, 2023[/restrict]

Andre Romain Guilmet, Paris, a striking industrial "Beam Engine" desk clock, on a black slate base with gilt feet supporting a cast, crosshatched floor, the engine cylinders and pistons flanking the beam pivot frame, the beam rocking as if powered by the pistons, all surfaces finished with a combination of gilding and nickel plating, with roman numeral white enamel dial, blued steel Breguet style hands, and 8 day, two train movement with Guilmet's modifications, striking the hour and half hour on a bell