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Industrial Clock with Barometer and 2 Thermometers

Partially verified

This industrial table clock is attributed to French origin, dating to approximately 1890. The object is constructed from silvered brass and marble, with a design intended to resemble the base of a tower. The primary structure features a base resting on four tapered angled feet, supporting an onyx plinth. Above this, four cylindrical silvered pillars support a four-arm bridge adorned with five ball finials. The clock mechanism and barometer are housed within turned onyx frames, mounted upon a rectangular frame placed over a dish. A large brass toupie-form screw nut is located at the top of the assembly. The dial is silvered and features radial Roman numerals with an outer minute track and blued steel Breguet-style hands. The circular brass movement is equipped with a going barrel, a lateral lever escapement mounted on a platform, and an index regulator.

View of the silvered brass and onyx industrial table clock.
View of the silvered brass and onyx industrial table clock. — Antiquorum. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
catalog.antiquorum.swiss
Category
Clock · Table clock
Maker / attribution
Not established
Reference
Not recorded
Catalogue / lot identifier
298
Source-reported date
circa 1890
Source-reported place
France

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

Construction and Design

The clock is styled as an industrial tower base, characterized by a substantial lower section supported by four tapered angled feet. The architecture incorporates a combination of silvered brass and marble, specifically utilizing an onyx plinth as a foundational element for the upper components. This aesthetic is reinforced by four cylindrical silvered pillars that rise to support a four-arm bridge featuring five ball finials.

Mounted upon the rectangular frame above the plinth are the timekeeping and scientific instruments. The clock and barometer are each enclosed within turned onyx frames, demonstrating a design integration that utilizes the stone elements as both structural support and housing. A large brass toupie-form screw nut serves as the prominent crowning detail of the tower-like assembly.

Evidence for this section
  • “resembling the base of a tower”
  • “Base with 4 tapered angled feet, onyx plinth above, 4 cylindrical silvered pillars and 4-arm bridge above, 5 ball finials”

Movement and Dial

The timekeeping display is executed via a silvered dial, marked with radial Roman numerals and an outer track for minutes. Time is indicated by blued steel hands described in the style of Breguet. This dial face is set within its own turned onyx frame as part of the broader assembly.

The internal mechanism is a circular brass movement. Power is provided by a going barrel, and the timing is regulated by an index regulator. The escapement is a lateral lever type, which is mounted on a platform,

Evidence for this section
  • “Silvered with radial Roman numerals, outer minute track. Blued steel ?Breguet? hands.”
  • “Circular, brass, going barrel, lateral lever escapement on a platform, index regulator.”

Condition and Status

According to the auction description, the clock is in good condition, although it requires a mechanical overhaul. The grading system applied to the object provides a rating of AA, indicating a generally well-preserved state.

Specific components have been noted for minor wear. The case is described as having slight scratches, and the dial shows evidence of slight oxidation. Despite these condition factors, the hands are identified as original to the timepiece.

Evidence for this section
  • “Grading System Grade: AA Very good”
  • “Movement: 3* Good Overhaul recommended”
  • “Dial: 3-6-01 Good Slightly oxidized”
  • “HANDS Original”

Open research questions

  • Who is the manufacturer of this industrial-style clock?
  • Does the inclusion of the two thermometers and barometer indicate a specific intended use or environment for this clock?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Industrial Clock with Barometer and 2 Thermometers
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
Dimensions52 x 32 x 25 cm“Dim. 52 x 32 x 25 cm.”
MaterialsSilvered brass and marble (onyx)“silvered brass and marble table clock”
Dial featuresSilvered dial with Roman numerals and blued steel hands“Silvered with radial Roman numerals, outer minute track. Blued steel ?Breguet? hands.”
Movement typeCircular brass movement with going barrel“Circular, brass, going barrel”
EscapementLateral lever on a platform“lateral lever escapement on a platform”
Condition reportGood, with slight oxidation on the dial“Dial: 3-6-01 Good Slightly oxidized”

Visible details

  • Clock and barometer dials are housed in turned onyx frames.
  • The movement features a lateral lever escapement mounted on a platform.
  • The overall dimensions of the clock are 52 x 32 x 25 cm.

Research qualifications

  • The specific maker of the clock is not identified in the source text.
  • The functionality of the barometer and two thermometers is mentioned as part of the object description but remains unverified.

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

Consulted source

'Industrial Clock with Barometer and 2 Thermometers' French. Made circa 1890. Fine and rare, silvered brass and marble table clock with barometer and 2 thermometers, resembling the base of a tower.

Reviewed 2026-10-26 · Record 9c806a813f

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