Industrial Clock with Barometer and 2 Thermometers
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
circa 1890
This industrial table clock is attributed to French origin, dating to approximately 1890. The object is constructed from silvered brass and marble, with a design intended to resemble the base of a tower.
The primary structure features a base resting on four tapered angled feet, supporting an onyx plinth. Above this, four cylindrical silvered pillars support a four-arm bridge adorned with five ball finials. The clock mechanism and barometer are housed within turned onyx frames, mounted upon a rectangular frame placed over a dish. A large brass toupie-form screw nut is located at the top of the assembly. The dial is silvered and features radial Roman numerals with an outer minute track and blued steel Breguet-style hands.
The circular brass movement is equipped with a going barrel, a lateral lever escapement mounted on a platform, and an index regulator.
Evidence at a glance
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- Catalogue references
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Table clock
- Materials
- Silvered brass and marble (onyx)
- Dimensions
- 52 x 32 x 25 cm
- Escapement
- Lateral lever on a platform
- Dial features
- Silvered dial with Roman numerals and blued steel hands
- Movement type
- Circular brass movement with going barrel
- Place recorded
- France
- Condition report
- Good, with slight oxidation on the dial
Design
- Visible features
- • Clock and barometer dials are housed in turned onyx frames. • The movement features a lateral lever escapement mounted on a platform. • The overall dimensions of the clock are 52 x 32 x 25 cm.
- Movement and Dial
- The timekeeping display is executed via a silvered dial, marked with radial Roman numerals and an outer track for minutes. Time is indicated by blued steel hands described in the style of Breguet. This dial face is set within its own turned onyx frame as part of the broader assembly. The internal mechanism is a circular brass movement. Power is provided by a going barrel, and the timing is regulated by an index regulator. The escapement is a lateral lever type, which is mounted on a platform,
- Condition and Status
- According to the auction description, the clock is in good condition, although it requires a mechanical overhaul. The grading system applied to the object provides a rating of AA, indicating a generally well-preserved state. Specific components have been noted for minor wear. The case is described as having slight scratches, and the dial shows evidence of slight oxidation. Despite these condition factors, the hands are identified as original to the timepiece.
- Construction and Design
- The clock is styled as an industrial tower base, characterized by a substantial lower section supported by four tapered angled feet. The architecture incorporates a combination of silvered brass and marble, specifically utilizing an onyx plinth as a foundational element for the upper components. This aesthetic is reinforced by four cylindrical silvered pillars that rise to support a four-arm bridge featuring five ball finials. Mounted upon the rectangular frame above the plinth are the timekeeping and scientific instruments. The clock and barometer are each enclosed within turned onyx frames, demonstrating a design integration that utilizes the stone elements as both structural support and housing. A large brass toupie-form screw nut serves as the prominent crowning detail of the tower-like assembly.
Identification
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: The specific maker of the clock is not identified in the source text.
- Research required: The functionality of the barometer and two thermometers is mentioned as part of the object description but remains unverified.