Electromagnetic Clock - wood, brass, glass, enamel - 1850-1900

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A 19th‑century French electromagnet clock by Paul Garnier (1850–1900) in wood, brass, glass and enamel, 20 × 20 × 7 cm, about 2 kg, in good used condition and in working order as a slave clock driven by a master clock or pulse synchroniser.

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Paul Garnier was one of the most important and most celebrated French watchmakers in the field of electric timepieces. His company led the way in the application of timekeeping for railways and electrical synchronization. In 1847 he obtained a patent “for a clock that spreads electrical impulses to an unlimited number of other clocks.” He first presented this patented system at the Paris World’s Fair in 1849, for which he received a gold medal.

This clock is a so-called slave clock powered by a master clock or a pulse generator. The movement has been tested and will operate with a master clock or with a pulse generator.

Paul Garnier was one of the most important and most celebrated French watchmakers in the field of electric timepieces. His company led the way in the application of timekeeping for railways and electrical synchronization. In 1847 he obtained a patent “for a clock that spreads electrical impulses to an unlimited number of other clocks.” He first presented this patented system at the Paris World’s Fair in 1849, for which he received a gold medal.

This clock is a so-called slave clock powered by a master clock or a pulse generator. The movement has been tested and will operate with a master clock or with a pulse generator.

Details

Era
1400-1900
Clock type
Electromagnetic Clock
Material
wood, brass, glass, enamel
Clock mechanism
Slave movement low voltage
Power reserve
infinite movement
Striking
Not striking
Maker/designer
Paul Garnier
Country of origin
France
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
In working order
Yes
Height
20 cm
Width
20 cm
Depth
7 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
Weight
2 kg
Winding key
No
Sold by
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Objects sold
100%
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