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Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 14, 1993
LOT 254
Guilmet and Japy Frères, No. 871, French, circa 1900. An unusual " Industrial " clock set, in the form of steam-hammer, with a matching pair of candelabra designed as "Press Rollers".
CHF 5,000 - 6,000
Sold: CHF 6,325
C. Silvered, bronzed and gilt brass, the steam hammer detailed '-vith the steam valve and operator's gallery, the candelabra of matching materials and all mounted on stepped black marble bases. D. Rectangular silvered brass, with raised Roman chapters. Blued-steel Breguet hands. M. By Japy Frères and stamped Guilmet brass rectangular plates, going barrels, transverse mounted escapement, the pendulum in the form of the actual hammer with counterpoise weight above the movement. Hour/half-hour striking on a bell. Signed on the movement. In very good condition. Dim. 46 x 30 x 11 cm.
