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The André Guilmet lighthouse clock, made circa 1885, is an impressive example of industrial artistry that embodies the innovative spirit of the Industrial Revolution. Standing 17.5 inches tall, it is part of Guilmet's "Industrial Series," a collection of mechanical marvels that celebrates the era's fascination with machinery and the emerging fields of transportation. Each model in this series is beautifully crafted, often combining a clock, a barometer, and a thermometer to create a cohesive, automated, and intricate device.

The Gale Drop Calendar Model No. 3, also known as the Parliament Model, is a fine example of 19th-century American clockmaking ingenuity, crafted circa 1883 by the E.N.Welch Clock Co. and Daniel Gale in Forestville, Connecticut. Encased in beautiful rosewood, the clock's original finish has maintained its rich, elegant graining, adding to its antique appeal. The clock's intricate paper dial is applied to a tin pan. Its condition is remarkably well-preserved, divided into five displays, each serving a different function—marking the time, day, date, month, sunrise- sunset table, and lunar phases.

This lively, tall clock, made circa 1810, is a stunning example of early 19th-century American craftsmanship, likely originating from Rochester, New Hampshire. Its case, made from beautifully figured flame birch, is both dazzling and well-proportioned. The clock stands a modest 6' 11.5" on flared French feet, gracefully elevating the case, and an attractive flowing drop apron adds to its energetic appearance. The mahogany inlay on the waist door and base provides a subtle yet tasteful contrast, enhancing the visual appeal of the warm flame birch. The bonnet of the clock is decorated with turned columns and reeded chimneys, topped with a unique whale's tail fretwork. The three original brass ball-and-spike finials crown the bonnet, emphasizing the clock's distinguished design.