Sale 7571
London, South Kensington
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30 April 1997
Price realised
GBP 368
Estimate
A brass combination travel timepiece and aneroid barometer the hump-back case with rising handle to the top, with foliate incised silvered mask to the white enamel time and barometer dials, shuttered winding holes to the backplate, platform escapement, French, late 19th century -- 5in. (13cm.) high See Illustration
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