Interesting silver plated on brass novelty light house clock...

Hammer

£4,000

Interesting silver plated on brass novelty light house clock in the manner of André
Romain Guilmet, the top fitted with 2.25" clock and barometer dials with Centigrade and Fahrenheit thermometers to either side, supported upon a cylindrical stepped brickwork column fitted with windows and doors, raised upon a black slate base, 17" high
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** The French firm founded by André Romain Guilmet made a series of clocks with industrial and maritime themes between c.1875 and the 1910s. Many of his case designs celebrated the accomplishments of the industrial revolution
This clock can be found in the book, Mystery, Novelty & Fantasy Clocks, by Derek Roberts

More Information

The driving rod linking the movement to the lighthouse dials is missing. There is wear to the dials which need attention and loss of plating on the case, see images for guidance, personal viewng advised.