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A spelter striking match alarm clock
the case modelled as a bearded gentleman, centred with a white enamel Roman and Arabic dial with blued hands and central strike-set hand, the articulated arm with matchstick holder striking against a sprung matchboard, ready to light candle set into the hat, the timepiece movement by DUVEDRY & BLOQUEL, French, late 19th/early 20th century -- 10in.(25.5cm.) high
See Colour Illustration (Plate 9)
the case modelled as a bearded gentleman, centred with a white enamel Roman and Arabic dial with blued hands and central strike-set hand, the articulated arm with matchstick holder striking against a sprung matchboard, ready to light candle set into the hat, the timepiece movement by DUVEDRY & BLOQUEL, French, late 19th/early 20th century -- 10in.(25.5cm.) high
See Colour Illustration (Plate 9)