Lot 283 , A 19th century French industrial windmill clock, by Guilmet Height 47cm.

A 19th century French industrial windmill clock, by Guilmet the silvered brass case with turret top on a tapered body having brickwork engraving standing on a black marble base, either side of the case with calibrated thermometer scales flanking a silvered barometer and matching clock dial with Roman numerals fronting an eight-day spring-driven movement below rotating wind sails powered by a separate movement in the base wound by a key behind the small hinged door Height 47cm.
£1,500-2,000

Condition:
Case rather dirty and oxidised, finial and sails have been repaired. Movement goes but stops. Sails do operate. Each thermometer is a modern replacement.

Sold for £2,200