Lot 567

GLT (André Romain (Phileas) Guilmet), Paris, Movement No. 897, Height 595 mm, circa 1890
A remarkable lighthouse timepiece with half hour / hour self strike
Case: brass, brickwork, double glazed lanterne. Dial: brass. Movm.: rectangular-shaped brass movement, 1 hammer / 1 gong, 2 barrels, lever escapement.
The lantern of the lighthouse holds the coiled spring, which is about 8 cm high and suspended from the top; the coil acts on the movement fork via a 5 cm strong brass tube. The thick, convex-shaped inner glazing revolves with the coil, thus creating a most interesting effect that enhances the impressive appearance of this fine clock.

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