French industrial clock, automatic pendulum, steam locomotive, 1890

Original French industrial clock / automatic pendulum clock in the shape of a steam locomotive (*Pendule Industrielle* / Locomotive Clock).

Period: circa 1880 to 1900 (late 19th century / Historicism, era of industrialization).

Origin: France (typical design by the renowned manufacturer André Romain Guilmet of Paris—or his circle/successors—who created the famous series of French industrial clocks).

2. Special features and components

This is a multifunctional masterpiece of precision mechanics (compendium clock):

The movement (locomotive cab):

Housed within the locomotive's cab.

Porcelain/enamel dial with Roman numerals, ornate red-and-gold decorations, and openwork hands.

Winding holes for the going train and the striking train (typical 8-day movement).

Barometer (boiler):

An aneroid barometer is located in the center of the boiler.

Labels in English (Stormy, Rain, Change, Fair, Very Dry) with pressure gauge.

Thermometer (chimney):

A long mercury/alcohol thermometer with a graduated scale is located in the chimney.

Base and mechanism:

The base is made of black marble resting on brass feet, featuring a simulated rail system.

Detailed connecting rods, wheels, bell, railings, and pistons.

Dimensions:

Length 0.48 m

Width 0.24 m

Height 0.44 m

Please note that the first and second photos are AI-generated sample images, intended for illustration purposes only.