Antique German Terrestrial Globe Clock – c.1890–1900

Origin: Germany (attributed)
Period: Late 19th to early 20th century
Movement: 30-hour spring-driven mechanical clock
Condition: Working — clock operates and globe rotates automatically.

• Original-style terrestrial globe with detailed period cartography

• Brass meridian and graduated hour ring

• Exposed geared globe-driving mechanism

• 30-hour spring-driven mechanical movement

• Working clock with automatically rotating globe

• Oak case with brass fittings

• Attractive antique patina and age-related wear

Perth, Western Australia
Inspection by appointment.

Stock Number: EMB-CLK-002

An exceptional antique terrestrial globe clock combining the craftsmanship of traditional European clockmaking with the fascinating science of historical geography.

The detailed paper-covered terrestrial globe is mounted within a brass meridian assembly and graduated equatorial hour ring. An exposed geared mechanism beneath the globe is driven by the clock, allowing the globe to rotate automatically as time progresses.

The clock is housed in a beautifully aged oak case, with a silvered brass dial.

Features

Condition: The clock is working and the globe rotates automatically. Visible age-related wear, surface marks and patina to the globe, brass fittings and wooden case. Maker and precise date remain unverified.

A highly decorative and unusual collector's piece, ideal for an antique clock collection, library, executive office or historical scientific instrument display.

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