INDUSTRIAL CLOCK WITH AUTOMATA Garnier A Paris Ca. 1880 France
Mantel clocks Varia
M&R242
INDUSTRIAL CLOCK WITH AUTOMATA
Signed Garnier A Paris
Circa 1880
France
Dials
The turning lantern has 5 dials:
Compass
On top of the case the compass.
Time
The lantern has on two sides a dial for the time indication, with Roman hour numerals, Arabic five-minute markers and minute stripes.
Both dials signed Garnier A Paris.
Barometer
The barometer has a scale with English indication.
Thermometer
Thermometer with circle tube has scales in degrees Reaumur and Fahrenheit.
Case
The brass winge-shaped case has an anchor, robes and buoy. The turning lantern is on the winge.
Duration 1 week.
Height 50 cm.
Diameter 20,5 cm.
Literature
Derek Roberts, Mystery, Novelty and Fantasy clocks, chapter 22.
