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A French brass and porcelain-mounted miniature carriage timepiece, circa 1885
The bambu case with japonaiserie painted porcelain panels to the sides and rear door (panels damaged), conforming dial with Japanese chapter ring and blued steel hands, the eight day single barrel movement with silvered platform to lever escapement with bimetallic balance, back plate stamped for Drocourt -- 3½in. (9cm.) high to hilt of handle; with plush travel case with J.W.BENSON retail inscription
The bambu case with japonaiserie painted porcelain panels to the sides and rear door (panels damaged), conforming dial with Japanese chapter ring and blued steel hands, the eight day single barrel movement with silvered platform to lever escapement with bimetallic balance, back plate stamped for Drocourt -- 3½in. (9cm.) high to hilt of handle; with plush travel case with J.W.BENSON retail inscription
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