DESCRIPTION:
French, Clock / Automaton with Barometer and Thermometer, C.1880. This is a well made and interesting piece, wound through the bottom, and actuated with a pull to the left side which allows the "steam pump" to run for a few minutes, one revolution of the great wheel, then stop. The clock is a souvenir level, oval dial timepiece with cylinder platform.
CONDITION:
The automaton movement is quite dry and with some lint and tries to work, but will need cleaning. The construction is robust with a heavy brass plate accepting all the components, and that plate hinged to a walnut box. The clock movement is dirtier than the pump movement, however appears complete and sound, does not tick, however the balance staff is still intact. Width 12.5", Ht 11.5"
ESTIMATE:
$2000
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$2500
PRICE SOLD:
$2900
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