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An unusual French novelty combination mantel timepiece, late 19th century
Modelled as a locomotive emerging from a tunnel, on rouge griotte marble base, the front with time dial with silvered Arabic chapter ring, flanked by fahrenheit and centigrade thermometers, its lamp with aneroid barometer dial and the top of the funnel with compass, the twin barrel movement with platform lever escapement and strike on bell
14in. (36cm.) high, 13in. (33cm.) wide
See Front Cover Illustration
Modelled as a locomotive emerging from a tunnel, on rouge griotte marble base, the front with time dial with silvered Arabic chapter ring, flanked by fahrenheit and centigrade thermometers, its lamp with aneroid barometer dial and the top of the funnel with compass, the twin barrel movement with platform lever escapement and strike on bell
14in. (36cm.) high, 13in. (33cm.) wide
See Front Cover Illustration