Null Marshal. France, 18th century Bronze case with spinning top feet, festoon d…

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Marshal. France, 18th century Bronze case with spinning top feet, festoon decoration and pinecone finial, central handle 13.5X8.5X22 cm Damage to dial, mechanism to be overhauled.

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Marshal. France, 18th century Bronze case with spinning top feet, festoon decoration and pinecone finial, central handle 13.5X8.5X22 cm Damage to dial, mechanism to be overhauled.

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