French Industrial Steam Hammer Clock Set

French Industrial Steam Hammer Clock Set

Estimate:
[restrict paid=ture]$5,000 – $7,500[/restrict]
Auctioneer:
[restrict paid=ture]Fontaine's Auction Gallery[/restrict]
Sold Price:
[restrict paid=ture]$7,000[/restrict]
Sold Date:
[restrict paid=ture]8:00 AM – Nov 22, 2014[/restrict]

French Industrial Steam Hammer Clock Set. The large bronze case has gilt brass trimmings with piston cylinder on top and a lever leading over to a platform on the left side, between the legs of the case frame is an anvil and hammer which rocks up and down forming the visible portion of the complex pendulum. Has a round French brass movement signed GLT Paris (Guilemt) and also signed Japy Freres; movement has a steel pin pallet escapement and strikes on a steel bell. In good overall condition, original silvering is worn from some of the brass parts, movement is not running. 18 in. high x 12 in. wide x 6 in. deep. Accompanied by a pair of 2 arm candleholders with similar shaped cases simulating a roller press. In good condition, 10.5 in. high.