French Locomotive Automaton Clock, Barometer, & Thermometer

French Locomotive Automaton Clock, Barometer, & Thermometer

Estimate:
[restrict paid=ture]$1,000 – $4,000[/restrict]
Auctioneer:
[restrict paid=ture]Akiba Galleries[/restrict]
Sold Price:
[restrict paid=ture]$3,500[/restrict]
Sold Date:
[restrict paid=ture]Apr 25, 2023[/restrict]

DESCRIPTION: Locomotive Automaton clock with barometer and thermometer made for the American market. Features a bronze case with white enamel dial marked with black Roman numerals, and two ornate hands. Barometer marked: "Aneroid"
Complete with Japy Freres movement No. 51676 with gong strike. Wheels driven by separate movement in base. Includes "Mystery, Novelty, & Fantasy Clocks" book by Schiffer, Features locomotive clock.
CIRCA: 20th Century
ORIGIN: France
DIMENSIONS: H: 17.5" x W: 9.25" x L: 18.5"