Maelzel - Metronome - France - 1920

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Very old metronome. Teak wood. The metronome consists of an inverted pendulum. The pendulum moves steadily back and forth and in each cycle produces two clearly audible ticks. By adjusting a small weight on the pendulum, the swing time can be changed. Inside the case is parchment-like paper with the print of the Italian musical terms presto, allegro, andante, adagio, larghetto and largo, with a small drawing/symbol at the bottom.

The metronome can be wound up with the accompanying key. The metronome is finished at the front with a brass plate bearing the inscription Maelzel.

Johann Nepomuk Maelzel is known as a metronome maker around 1820; he had a patent registered in Paris.

Height 23 cm, width 12 cm by 12 cm

Carefully packed and sent by registered mail.