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FRENCH INDUSTRIAL CLOCK Circa 1870 "Click" to Login or Register 
Picture of Matthew E. Sutton
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I found this on the internet and thought it was worth sharing with others. I have not seen anything like it before.

 
Posts: 495 | Location: Kailua, Hawaii in the USA | Registered: March 14, 2005
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Posts: 495 | Location: Kailua, Hawaii in the USA | Registered: March 14, 2005
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Posts: 495 | Location: Kailua, Hawaii in the USA | Registered: March 14, 2005
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All three instruments are set into an presentation in the form of an early mechanical steam engine with elaborate frame, rocking beam, flywheel, flyweight governor, steam chest, pumps and more. The whole complex train actually moves with a fascinating synchronous motion driven by an extremely powerful all brass spring clockwork movement.

The early 8-day clock has a jeweled movement with scarce "cylinder escapement".

 
Posts: 495 | Location: Kailua, Hawaii in the USA | Registered: March 14, 2005
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That is great clock. Very fascinating. Thanks for posting the pictures. Anyone else have an example of these?? Sure wish I did! Big Grin


Tom
 
Posts: 2537 | Location: Mount Angel, Oregon in the U.S.A. | Registered: November 19, 2002
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