22nd Jan, 2026 10:00
The Winter Fine Interiors Auction
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GUILMET, PARIS. A LATE 19TH CENTURY FRENCH INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION "HELMSMAN" TABLE CLOCK
GUILMET, PARIS. A LATE 19TH CENTURY FRENCH INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION "HELMSMAN" TABLE CLOCK the case modelled as the stern of a ship mounted on a black marble base with the helmsman rocking left to right above a gilt dial with Arabic numerals fronting an eight-day spring-driven movement striking on a gong.
30cm high
£5,000 - £8,000
Buyer's premium: 30.00%
The clock is in excellent working condition. The rear cover is missing; no other losses or damage. The movement has been serviced recently and works correctly, striking the correct hours.
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