C.1885, French, Lighthouse Clock, with torsion pendulum, from the

C.1885, French, Lighthouse Clock, with torsion pendulum, from the Industrial Series produced by Guilmet. For literature and other examples, see Derek Roberts' Mystery, Novelty and Fantasy Clocks, page 257. This clock was sent to us from Vienna, Austria and is in very good as-found condition. Note case has years of nicotine and dust. These large lighthouses were produced in both rectangular and round form, this being the latter. The bell striking movement has a Brocot escapement that is released via the rotating torsion pendulum, which is suspended from the top of the tower, the "light" with prisms of colored, beveled glass. The dial with worn signature of retailer: Joh. Hartman, Berlin (Germany). For comparison see lot 378 in April 2000 auction, which sold for $11,500. Height 22 inches