A French mahogany cottage timepiece, possibly late 18th century

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A French mahogany cottage timepiece, possibly late 18th century
The breakarch case with brass pineapple finials and and pillars to the sides, with chequer banding and line inlay to the front, on hairy paw feet, adapted rear door, convex brass dial with Roman chapters and steel moon hands, replaced single barrel movement with platform lever escapement -- 11½in. (29.5cm.) high

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