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Overview - A mechanical metronome is a spring and
cog driven timing device aimed at providing a musical tempo or
audible aid for musicians. Antique Maelzel metronomes as shown on
this website, all feature mechanical movements based on variations
of the original metronome mechanism patented in 1815. Units will
come either with or without the addition of a bell, this bell
operates generally at four settings of a ring at either 2,3,4 or 6
swings of the pendulum. The speed of the tempo of a mechanical
metronome is altered by sliding the pendulum weight up ( slower ) or
down ( faster ). We do not guarantee our metronomes fitted with
bells to operate correctly on all four settings due to the design of
the mechanism.
Please read our descriptions
carefully when choosing a metronome. From experience with servicing
and working with antique metronomes, it is a rarity to find a fully
working and accurate unit that could be used as a reliable
time-keeping aid, that is over 50 years old.
Each metronome offered, is timed at 60 Beats Per Minute and serviced to ensure that it
operates within +/- 10%. The actual BPM is listed in the items
description. Overall operating time is also listed from fully wound,
this varies depending on the units age and strength or weakness of
the spring.
Please note:
Our Antique Metronomes should NOT
be considered for musicians to use as a working
reliable time keeping device,
due to the nature of the brass
mechanisms and wear and tear over the years, the pulse can prove to be
non-reliable. Our units are offered for sale as attractive collectible
shelf or display items and not as reliable time keeping devices.
We will not accept returns for any item that has been tampered with
in any form after delivery. Please hold CTRL /
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images correctly.
We are pleased to be able to state that we are
currently servicing new stock and will be adding select choice
metronome's to the website as time permits.
March 2024
Please enjoy your visit to the website.
For a Gallery view, click here:
ITEM M101 -
M108
ITEM M109 - M116
ITEM M117
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