C.1880, French, large Nautical Theme clock from the Industrial

C.1880, French, large Nautical Theme clock from the Industrial Series, with enamel accents. The heavy automaton movement housed within the gilded capstan, rotates the top lantern section for about 10 hours on a winding. Note the lantern includes 2 time dials (opposite) for the 8-day cylinder movement, plus a barometer and circular thermometer. A large compass is at the top under the canopy. Surrounding the base are an anchor and chain, a davit with chain, a brass block with hook and a brass lifesaver - all intertwined with a long length of brass hawser, the whole mounted to a round green onyx base. This example is profusely decorated with cloisonne enamel around the top of the capstan, all sides of the lantern, and in the centers of the 2 time dials, plus the thermometer and barometer. The finest example of this model that I have seen. For reference, see Derek Roberts' Mystery, Novelty and Fantasy Clocks, page 259. Height 20 inches