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A gilt-bronze pendule d'officier
of typical form, with snake clasp handle and leaf-cast mounts, on toupie feet, the white enamel Arabic dial with pierced gilt hands (chipping on 6 and near 4), French, 19th century, the movement with lever escapement and strike on gong, movement early 20th century -- 7¾in.(19.5cm.) high
See Colour Illustration (Plate 1)
of typical form, with snake clasp handle and leaf-cast mounts, on toupie feet, the white enamel Arabic dial with pierced gilt hands (chipping on 6 and near 4), French, 19th century, the movement with lever escapement and strike on gong, movement early 20th century -- 7¾in.(19.5cm.) high
See Colour Illustration (Plate 1)