The brass case with three pointers, the dial with Roman numerals, steel hands and a visible Brocot step with ruby pallets (pins) is placed in the top centre. On the bottom left is a complicated calendar referred to as the "perpetual calendar", on the left a barometer with a central wind rose. Two medals are shown on the outer ring at the bottom: GOLD MEDAL EXHIBITION PARIS 1849 and UNIVERSAL EXHIBITION LONDON 1851. Brass feather machine, half beating on bell. Probably France, circa 1880, height 31,5 cm. No guarantee of running.
The brass case with three indicators, the dial with Roman numerals, steel hands and a visible Brocot step with ruby pallets (pegs) is positioned top centre. On the bottom left is a complicated calendar referred to as the "perpetual calendar", on the left a barometer with a central wind rose. Two medals are shown on the outer ring at the bottom: GOLD MEDAL EXHIBITION PARIS 1849 and UNIVERSAL EXHIBITION LONDON 1851. Brass feather machine, half beating on bell. Probably France, circa 1880, height 31,5 cm. No guarantee of running.
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