122. An upright regulator
An upright regulator
Circa 1825, signed Rob.t Molyneux London
The circular dial with separate hands for the seconds, minutes and hours. Going train with Lepaute pin wheel escapement, regulated by a mercurial pendulum as according to Graham. Running time one week. In a modern glass case. Pendulum and weight.
H. 185 cm
NBI:
Robert Molyneux, circa 1800-1840 active as chronometer- and regulator maker in London.
NBII:
The movement seen in working order.
Estimate
€ 3.000 - 5.000
Hammer amount
€ 1.500