Carlton Clocks

Description

Early 20th century small French chrome barograph signed LM for Léon Maxant.

A barograph, or recording barometer, records the movement in barometric pressure over time. The papers are fixed to a revolving drum containing a clock mechanism - this drum rotates over the course of one week. A barograph makes an interest ornament for a scientist, or indeed anyone interested in the weather.

The chrome-plated case has a hinged lid fitted with bevelled glasses, the whole piece being in exceptionally good condition - so good in fact that we initially thought it had been recently re-plated.  The lid is effectively locked shut by a heavy sprung button to the left. The base is stamped with Leon Maxant's trademark, L M either side of an anchor, and stamped with serial number 327834.

The barometer mechanism with 4 vacuum capsules, the recording arm fitted with a fibre tip nib.

The 8-day clock movement is contained within the recording drum, and is key wound with the original separate chrome key. The movement is overhauled and guaranteed for 3 years.

Height: 13.5cms
Width: 20cms
Depth: 12cms

Sold with a year's supply of recording papers and a spare nib.

Léon Maxant (1856-1936)  manufactured barometers and other measuring instruments. The company produced everything related to pressure or the measurement of atmospheric pressure,

Maxant is renowned for the variety of its recording instruments, while close contact with the navy is revealed with the company logo (a marine anchor).
We are proud to be one of the UK’s finest suppliers of high quality Antique Clocks. We are based in Somerset, but also serve the rest of the UK. We are also delighted to have a number of overseas customers.

The workshops have recently relocated to Somerset and we continue to stock a large range of antique clocks and new clocks at very competitive prices.

We are proud to be members of LAPADA, the Association of Art and Antique Dealers.
Carlton Clocks is also a business partner of the British Horological Institute.

Ian has years of experience in restoring and maintaining clocks. He has a particular interest in early electric clocks. You will see from our Electric Clocks catalogue that we also manufacture and supply a small range of parts for Bulle, Eureka and Brillie electric clocks.

The mix of other clocks for sale is limited only by what Ian finds interesting and/or beautiful, aesthetically or mechanically.