Antique Maëlzel metronome

Classic Maëlzel mechanical metronome, made of wood with an adjustable pendulum. Ideal for musicians, students, collectors or as a vintage decorative item. It is wind-up operated and keeps precise time. Traditional pyramid-shaped design with a speed scale (40–208 bpm). In good condition. Perfect for piano, guitar, violin and general musical practice. An object steeped in history, inspired by the famous ‘Maëlzel Metronome’, patented in the 19th century and used by generations of musicians.
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Johann Nepomuk Mäzel (Mazel, Mälzel, Malzel or Maelzel) (15 August 1772 – 21 July 1838) was a German mechanic and inventor at the Viennese court, credited with inventions such as the hearing aid, designed for Beethoven, and the panharmonicon, a musical instrument for which Beethoven’s work *Wellington’s Victory* was originally intended to be composed in 1813, although it was eventually rewritten for orchestra. He did not invent the metronome, as the true inventor was Dietrich Nikolaus Windel, but Mäzel did register it as he was a compatriot of Dietrich’s. He became the owner of the automaton ‘The Turk’ following the death of its inventor, Wolfgang von Kempelen. This automaton was supposedly capable of playing chess and was a sensation in its day, although it was eventually proven to be a fraud.