Striking locomotive automaton mantel clock
Striking locomotive automaton mantel clock
France
circa 1900
Derek Roberts
Brass, marble, glass; gilding, silvering, patination
44.5 х 47 cm
Brass and silvered eight-day striking locomotive automaton clock. White enamel dial is mounted into the cabin with Arabic chapter ring, with aneroid barometer set into the boiler; the thermometer and compass to the funnel, the movement with twin barrels, platform lever escapement and strike on bell, inscribed "3920" and "R", with replaced automaton movement, on black marble plinth.
Инв.2545/ММП