A French novelty nautical desk timepiece, late 19th century
A French novelty nautical desk timepiece, late 19th century

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A French novelty nautical desk timepiece, late 19th century
The drum case on rudder supports and surmounted by crossed oars, with rope-twist mounts to the case and to the oval oak base, the off white enamel Arabic chapter ring with gilt-metal mount to the centre, the single barrel movement with vertically positioned cylinder escapement -- 10in. (27cm.) wide