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A gilt-bronze striking pendule d'officier
the case of typical form with foliate mounts and snake loop handle, on toupie feet, the white enamel Arabic dial painted with floral swags, pierced gilt-metal hands, the twin barrel movement with platform escapement and strike on bell, stamped on the backplate for Samuel Marti and numbered 6952, French, early 20th century -- 7½in. (19cm.) high
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the case of typical form with foliate mounts and snake loop handle, on toupie feet, the white enamel Arabic dial painted with floral swags, pierced gilt-metal hands, the twin barrel movement with platform escapement and strike on bell, stamped on the backplate for Samuel Marti and numbered 6952, French, early 20th century -- 7½in. (19cm.) high
See Front Cover Illustration