A fine mid 19th-Century French gear-train demonstration model,
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A fine mid 19th-Century French gear-train demonstration model,

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A fine mid 19th-Century French gear-train demonstration model,
unsigned, demonstrating a rack and pinion-driven plunge hammer action, made from brass with a mahogany cup for the hammer, turning handle, frame and base stamped indistinctly 73 -- 51.2cm. (20 1/8in.) high

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This lot is subject to Collection and Storage Charges. VAT rate of 17.5% is payable on hammer price plus buyer’s premium

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