This is an authentic vintage Maelzel System mechanical metronome made by Paillard & Cie. It features a classic wooden pyramid case, brass mechanism, original pendulum, and tempo scale.
đź”§ Condition (Please Read):
• The wind-up key does not turn / mechanism is stuck
• Pendulum arm and gears are present but do not operate when wound
• Sold AS-IS, for repair, restoration, or display
• Exterior wood shows age wear, small cracks, light splits, scuffs, and patina
• Front cover opens and closes properly
• Original paper tempo/instruction sheet is attached inside (aged/worn but readable)
• Brass badges intact:
• “Genuine Maelzel System 1re Qualité E. Paillard & Cie”
• Hexagon plaque reading “Metronome de Maelzel – Paris, Londres, Berlin, etc.”
📏 Approx. Measurements:
• Height: 9 in (23 cm)
• Base: 4.5 in x 4.5 in (11.5 cm x 11.5 cm)
🎵 Great For:
• Restoration or repair projects
• Music room décor or display piece
• Antique instrument collectors
• Classical music history enthusiasts