A LATE 20TH CENTURY INDUSTRIAL STYLE BRONZE LOCOMOTIVE AUTOMATON CLOCK AFTER THE MODEL BY GUILMET modelled as a steam train, the wheels driven by a separate mechanism within the train which rotates the automata wheels when the lever is pulled, the funnel set with a thermometer, an aneroid barometer to the central boiler of the train, and a 19th century clock dial and movement fitted at the end, the enamelled dial with Roman numerals, the recessed gilt centre signed 'A. WEHRLE & SONS CAMBRIDGE AND NEWMARKET', the twin train movement stamped 'Japy Freres', striking the bell fitted on the top of the train (not currently connected), on a black marble plinth with brass rails, and brass bracket feet, 47cm wide x 40cm deep x 46cm high The train movement is working but not fully tested or guaranteed. Related Literature: See; Derek Roberts, Mystery, Novelty & Fantasy Clocks, Atglen PA USA, 1999, pp. 253- 270 for images of 19th century examples by Guilmet.
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