Important Watches, Wristwatches and C...
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997
LOT 282
Guilrnet and Japy Freres, 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 3,000 - 4,000
C. Silvered, bronzed and gilt brass, the steam hammer detailed with 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 Freres 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 good condition. Dim. 46 x 30 x 11cm.
