Posted 10 years ago
amriyazusman
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The translation of the old French writing reads as follows
Translation of the writing on the clock
“ EMPIRE CLOCK , HAVING BELONGED TO THE EMPRESS JOSEPHINE, ORIGINATING ( COMING FROM ) THE SALE OF HER FURNITURE MADE ( CONDUCTED ) AT MALMAISON AFTER HER DIVORCE FROM NAPOLEON FIRST “
This is an interesting clock made of wood and thick paper .
"Malmaison"? Bad/sick house? LOL!!
I would appreciate to hear from collectors about such clocks as it is not common to see clocks made of thick paper and wood. It has stood for such a long time and the machanism is still in excellent condition.
Interesting clock.
Can't see the dial-- who is the maker?
scott
The making of the dial is
David VASSE
Paris