French Marble Mantel Clock with Calender Dial, by Brocot, 1840-1878

Made:
1840-1878 in Paris
maker:
Achille Brocot
French marble two-barrel mantel clock signed by Achille Brocot French marble two-barrel mantel clock signed by Achille Brocot
French marble two-barrel mantel clock signed by Achille Brocot French marble two-barrel mantel clock signed by Achille Brocot

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French marble two-barrel mantel clock signed by Achille Brocot
Science Museum Group
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

French marble two-barrel mantel clock signed by Achille Brocot
Science Museum Group
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

French marble two-barrel mantel clock signed by Achille Brocot, striking hours and half hours on one bell, with Brocot escapement and additional dial showing day, date month, phase of the moon and equation of time, 1840-1878

Details

Category:
Time Measurement
Object Number:
2003-214
Materials:
marble (limestone), metal (unknown), glass and agate
type:
clock
credit:
Miss G. M. Haines

Parts

French marble two-barrel mantel clock signed by Achille Brocot

French marble two-barrel mantel clock signed by Achille Brocot

French marble two-barrel mantel clock signed by Achille Brocot, striking hours and half hours on one bell, with Brocot escapement and additional dial showing day, date month, phase of the moon and equation of time

Measurements:
overall (estimate): 400 mm x 400 mm x 140 mm,
Materials:
marble , metal , glass and agate
Object Number:
2003-214/1
type:
spring-driven pendulum clock
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Pendulum for French marble two-barrel mantel clock signed by Achille Brocot

Pendulum for French marble two-barrel mantel clock signed by Achille Brocot

Pendulum for French marble two-barrel mantel clock signed by Achille Brocot, Paris, France, 1840-1878

Measurements:
overall: 265 mm x 50 mm
Object Number:
2003-214/2
type:
pendulum
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Key parts for French marble two-barrel mental clock

Key parts for French marble two-barrel mental clock

Key parts for French marble two-barrel mantel clock signed by Achille Brocot, Paris, France, 1840-1878

Measurements:
overall: 45 mm x 70 mm,
Object Number:
2003-214/3
type:
instrument component
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Key for French marble two-barrel mental clock

Key for French marble two-barrel mental clock

Key for French marble two-barrel mantel clock signed by Achille Brocot, Paris, France, 1840-1878

Object Number:
2003-214/4
type:
instrument component

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