Paul Garnier studio; purchased at Christie's Wednesday 7 July 1997, lot 8.
Overview
This is a model made by Jean-Paul (Paul) Garnier, a French clock and watchmaker, to demonstrate a striking gear driven by a rotary motor. A snail, rack and gathering pallet lift a hammer and strike the required number of hours. Models like this were a useful way to showcase new ideas or concepts in laboratory, retail or exhibition contexts.
