Antique French Repeater Carriage Clock with Boer War History
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Boer War. Antique French repeater carriage clock in brass case with enamel dial and Roman numerals, housed in original embossed leather case, 19th century. (movement running), Bears a silver plaque inscribed 'Presented As A Mark Of Their Esteem. By The Officers Of The Cape Mounted Riflemen. To Regimental Sergeant Major Thomas Reardon On His Retirement To Pension After Thirty Years Service In The Regiment, 7/10/10', 19 cm high including handle
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- Movement - The technical name for the workings of a clock or watch, and does not include the dial or case.
- Embossed / Repousse - Embossing, also known as repousse, is the technique of decorating metal with raised designs, by pressing or beating out the design from the reverse side of the object.It is the opposite of chasing, where the decoration is applied from the front. An embossed or repoussed object may have chasing applied to finish off the design.
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