Erwin Sattler "Columna Temporis" Month Going Precision Floor Regulator Clock. ...

Description

Erwin Sattler "Columna Temporis" Month Going Precision Floor Regulator Clock
Case: mineral glass cylinder supported by a stainless steel tripod frame, shaped African black granite "assoluto nero" base with six steel leveling screws, mineral glass dome over the movement, 5 foot 4 inches high
Dial: Brushed silvered, 6 inch diameter, regulator-type, meantime dial in the lower half with radial Roman numerals, outer dot minute divisions, large seconds dial above skeletonized to view the escapement. Blued steel Breguet hands
Movement: cal. 1975, nickel-plated brass plates, brass going train with 9 ruby jewels in gold-plated screw-fixed chatons, Graham deadbeat escapement with agate pallets, Invar seconds- beating pendulum supported by a nickel-plated brass bracket and spring suspension, stainless steel cylindrical pendulum bob, tungsten weight with ball-bearings in the pulley.
Signed: Dial and movement signed.
DIM. 164 x 70 cm.

Important Notice:
A state-of-the-art reinterpretation of the traditional longcase regulator, this very elegant and high-precision clock is an impressive example of Erwin Sattler furthering their great tradition for precision pendulum clocks. This clock weighs 100 Kilos and is at the same time very delicate. Prospective buyers who are unable to collect in person (Dallas) are advised to obtain a shipping quote from our shipping department before the auction.




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