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A French gilt-bronze and malachite-veneered urn timepiece, late 19th century and later
The case with pineapple finial to domed cover and bifurcating handles, on spreading fluted socle to stepped base with toupie feet, the base mounted with a figure of standing Cupid holding an arrow pointing at twin concentric revolving enamel dials with individual hour and minute chapters, the single barrel movement with platform escapement, wound through the top plate with punched signature SELSI PARIS; malachite veneers later -- 11¾in. (30cm.) high; with associated ebonised plinth and glass dome
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The case with pineapple finial to domed cover and bifurcating handles, on spreading fluted socle to stepped base with toupie feet, the base mounted with a figure of standing Cupid holding an arrow pointing at twin concentric revolving enamel dials with individual hour and minute chapters, the single barrel movement with platform escapement, wound through the top plate with punched signature SELSI PARIS; malachite veneers later -- 11¾in. (30cm.) high; with associated ebonised plinth and glass dome
See Front Cover Illustration
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