Antique French Quarterdeck Automaton Helmsman Clock by Andre Guilmet (Paris), Retailed by J. Sewill (London), circa 1881
Antique French Quarterdeck Automaton Helmsman Clock by Andre Guilmet (Paris), Retailed by J. Sewill (London), circa 1881
$21,500.00
Antique French Quarterdeck Automaton Helmsman Clock by Andre Guilmet (Paris), Retailed by J. Sewill (London), circa 1881, having a bronzed and silvered case in the form of the stern of a ship with aft deck and raised quarterdeck, a working binnacle compass, automated helmsman at ship’s wheel acting as pendulum rocking to mark time, ship’s running lights gimbal mounted on posts, deck plank details and fittings, and a seaman coiling a line.
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Antique French Quarterdeck Automaton Helmsman Clock by Andre Guilmet (Paris), Retailed by J. Sewill (London), circa 1881, an “industrial series” clock having a bronzed and silvered case in the form of the stern of a ship with aft deck and raised quarterdeck, a working binnacle compass, automated helmsman at ship’s wheel acting as pendulum rocking to mark time, ship’s running lights gimbal mounted on posts, deck plank details and fittings, and a seaman coiling a line, all mounted on a black marble base. The silvered dial bears Roman numerals and steel hands, and is inscribed “J. Sewill, 30 Cornhill, London. The clockworks are an 8 day time and strike driven by a two train movement with anchor escarpment.
Guilmet clocks are of superb quality, highly respected and sought after; those retailed by Sewill are favored even more. The clock is in fine original condition and has been freshly cleaned.
Measures: 12-1/4 in H x 11-3/8 in W x 8-1/2 in Deep
