A Good Late 19th Century Striking Beam Engine Desk Clock By Guilmet - May 06, 2023 | Schmitt Horan & Co. In Nh
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A good late 19th century striking beam engine desk clock by Guilmet

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A good late 19th century striking beam engine desk clock by Guilmet
A good late 19th century striking beam engine desk clock by Guilmet
Item Details
Description
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
Condition
rear right foot with trimmed corner, nickel finish very good, gilding with wear, base now painted black, dial with hairlines at 9:00 and chip at strike winding arbor, hands with minor oxide, movement dirty, oily, running and striking, out of beat, hammer with solder, bell replaced, needs service and adjustment, circa 1885
Dimensions
10.5 x 10.5 x 5 in
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A good late 19th century striking beam engine desk clock by Guilmet

Estimate $4,000 - $6,000
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Starting Price $2,000
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Schmitt Horan & Co.

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