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Lot 0287: ANTIQUE FRENCH 19TH C LOCOMOTIVE INDUSTRIAL CLOCK

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An antique original French animated industrial clock in the form of a steam locomotive on a black tone base with feet and rails from the industrial series popular in French horology during the late 19th century. Circa: 1895s. The engineers cab houses the clock while the boiler has the barometer and supports the smokestack with the attached thermometer. Below are the six animated wheels with numerous steel linkages and to the front is the cowcatcher. A bell on the top. A bronze enameled dial with black Roman numerals, a white center, and openwork gilded hands. A white enameled porcelain aneroid barometer dial has the indications in English, an embossed bronze center, and a pair of indicator hands. The thermometer scale shows the temperature in Celsius. Numbered 4836 on the movement mechanism on the back. Antique European French Industrial Railroad Locomotive Clocks, Home Decor, and Collectibles.

Overall good vintage condition. UNTESTED Items. Signs of age and wear. Base has repairs, missing screws. Train Has missing screws and loose parts. Refer to photos. Sold As Is.
18 x 18 1/2 x 9 3/8 in. All measurements are approximate.

Auction Date

June 18th, 2022

PRICE WITH BUYER PREMIUM

$1,920.00