C.1890, French, large Nautical Theme clock from the Industrial Series

C.1890, French, large Nautical Theme clock from the Industrial Series The heavy automaton movement housed within the polished brass capstan, rotates the brass lantern section for about 10 hours on a winding. Note the large 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 red marble base. Also see this model pictured in Derek Roberts' book: Mystery Novelty Fantasy Clocks, (1999), page 259, figure 22-12. Height 20 inches