Late 19th Century French Automaton Lighthouse with Clock, Thermometers and Barometer

Description

Type: Automaton Lighthouse
Date : c 1890
Origin : France
Materials : Bronze and ormolu
Stamps and Marks: n/a
General description: A classic wave-washed tower style lighthouse with masonry engraved finish; the ‘lantern room’ houses a clock. a baromoter and two thermometers (centigrade and fahrenheit); a broad base contains the automaton movement
Dimensions : 475 high x 153mm diameter (at base)
Weight : 3785g