C.1885, French, "Battleship",
from the Industrial Series of clocks. Nowhere was the influence of the industrial revolution greater than on instruments of war. The inventions of smokeless powder, cartridges and automatic weaponry were eclipsed by new inventions to carry naval weapons underwater in submarines as well as "state of the art" battle ships with rotating turrets that reduced the need to "come about" in order to zero in on a target. This ship has double automation: the turrets that carry the clock and barometer both rotate and the propeller turns as well; the opposite side of the turrets carry canon. There is evidence of minor repairs and the front flag has been replaced (looks OK); the crystal of the barometer has a chip at the bottom. The battle ship is one of the most difficult of the Industrial models to find in complete condition. For literature, see Derek Roberts' Mystery, Novelty and Fantasy Clocks, page 256. Width 18 "; Height 12" $19,000-22,000
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