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A gilt-bronze and malachite novelty desk timepiece, late 19th century
Modelled as a gilt-bronze eagle atop a malachite pedestal (later veneered), a spherical clock suspended from its beak with magnified front glass and paste gem set bezel, off-white Arabic dial with gilt stars between, subsidiary seconds at 6, the bimetallic balance with lever escapement
13in. (34.5cm.) high
Modelled as a gilt-bronze eagle atop a malachite pedestal (later veneered), a spherical clock suspended from its beak with magnified front glass and paste gem set bezel, off-white Arabic dial with gilt stars between, subsidiary seconds at 6, the bimetallic balance with lever escapement
13in. (34.5cm.) high