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THIRD QUARTER 19TH CENTURY
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(2) A Napoleon III gilt-brass novelty mantel timepiece
THIRD QUARTER 19TH CENTURY
With foliate scroll cast frame supporting white enamel Roman chapter ring, skeletonised centre, the single barrel movement with rear-positioned double wheel escapement allowing pendulum modelled as a cherub on a swing to swing forward, on plush plinth above ebonised base, formerly under glass dome
23 cm. high
See illustration
THIRD QUARTER 19TH CENTURY
With foliate scroll cast frame supporting white enamel Roman chapter ring, skeletonised centre, the single barrel movement with rear-positioned double wheel escapement allowing pendulum modelled as a cherub on a swing to swing forward, on plush plinth above ebonised base, formerly under glass dome
23 cm. high
See illustration
Special notice
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