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Globe Empire Clock - Richard's Chronosphere
A terrestrial clockwork globe dating from c.1906.
The lacquered paper globe is in excellent condition. There are only very minor scratches or scuffs, no staining or discolouration - the colours has mellowed evenly with age. An oval label is signed PATENT 19460, THE EMPIRE CLOCK, CABLE. Other versions of the same globe antique clock have SMITH & SONS on this label, others are named RICHARD'S CHRONOSPHERE, referring to the coloured mapping of the colonies.
A polished and lacquered brass stand supports the globe.
The eight-day timepiece clock movement has a lever escapement and is wound, set and adjusted from the base. Stamped on the bottom plate is Made in France and SMITH & SONS LTD. and 372.
Around the equator, a silvered brass ring is engraved with Roman clock numerals, painted black on one hemisphere and red on the other. The globe rotates over 24 hours and the time is indicated by the brass pointer Red indicates it is day, black for night. The pointer is currently positioned over London, but it can be adjusted to any time zone.
A small globe representing the Sun can be screwed up and down its arc by hand. From one solstice to the next, it moves 23.5° above or below the equator, giving the Sun's seasonal position.
Black lines on the sphere show the distances of shipping routes in miles. Cables are marked by red lines. Some currents, such as the Gulf Stream and Antarctic Drift, are indicated by feint geographical contour lines. Six oceans are named.
Height of the Chronosphere: 30cms
Diameter of sphere: 15.5 cm
Overhauled and guaranteed for 3 years.
The price includes delivery within the mainland UK. Worldwide delivery can also be arranged. Please contact us for a price.
Overton applied for British Patent no. 19460 on August 31 1906 for this design of clockwork globe.
Thanks to the Royal Museums of Greenwich for information relating to the chronosphere. 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.
SellerCarlton Clocks
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Carlton Clocks
Bank Farm
Lower Odcombe
Yeovil
Somerset
BA22 8TY
Tel : 01935 713333
Non UK callers : +44 1935 713333
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The lacquered paper globe is in excellent condition. There are only very minor scratches or scuffs, no staining or discolouration - the colours has mellowed evenly with age. An oval label is signed PATENT 19460, THE EMPIRE CLOCK, CABLE. Other versions of the same globe antique clock have SMITH & SONS on this label, others are named RICHARD'S CHRONOSPHERE, referring to the coloured mapping of the colonies.
A polished and lacquered brass stand supports the globe.
The eight-day timepiece clock movement has a lever escapement and is wound, set and adjusted from the base. Stamped on the bottom plate is Made in France and SMITH & SONS LTD. and 372.
Around the equator, a silvered brass ring is engraved with Roman clock numerals, painted black on one hemisphere and red on the other. The globe rotates over 24 hours and the time is indicated by the brass pointer Red indicates it is day, black for night. The pointer is currently positioned over London, but it can be adjusted to any time zone.
A small globe representing the Sun can be screwed up and down its arc by hand. From one solstice to the next, it moves 23.5° above or below the equator, giving the Sun's seasonal position.
Black lines on the sphere show the distances of shipping routes in miles. Cables are marked by red lines. Some currents, such as the Gulf Stream and Antarctic Drift, are indicated by feint geographical contour lines. Six oceans are named.
Height of the Chronosphere: 30cms
Diameter of sphere: 15.5 cm
Overhauled and guaranteed for 3 years.
The price includes delivery within the mainland UK. Worldwide delivery can also be arranged. Please contact us for a price.
Overton applied for British Patent no. 19460 on August 31 1906 for this design of clockwork globe.
Thanks to the Royal Museums of Greenwich for information relating to the chronosphere. 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.
Price The price has been listed in British Pounds.
Conversion rates as of 11/NOV/2024. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer.
Category Antique Clocks
Period 1900s Antiques
Material Brass
Origin English
Maker Richards
Item code as392a566
Status Sold
£3750.00 
$4826.25 
€4532.63 
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View all stock from
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Bank FarmLower Odcombe
Yeovil
Somerset
BA22 8TY
Tel : 01935 713333
Non UK callers : +44 1935 713333
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