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A French gilt-bronze striking pendule d'officier, late 19th century
The case of typical form with berried oak leaf mount to the waisted pediment with entwined serpent handle, with lattice sound frets to the sides within ribbon-tied frames, on toupie feet, the white enamel Arabic dial with pierced gilt-metal hands and rubbed retailer's signature for THOMAS & CO PARIS, the twin barrel movement with platform escapement and countwheel strike on gong -- 6½in. (16.5cm.) high
See Colour Illustration (Plate 5)
The case of typical form with berried oak leaf mount to the waisted pediment with entwined serpent handle, with lattice sound frets to the sides within ribbon-tied frames, on toupie feet, the white enamel Arabic dial with pierced gilt-metal hands and rubbed retailer's signature for THOMAS & CO PARIS, the twin barrel movement with platform escapement and countwheel strike on gong -- 6½in. (16.5cm.) high
See Colour Illustration (Plate 5)