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    Posted 9 years ago

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    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 “

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    Comments

    1. amriyazusman amriyazusman, 9 years ago
      This is an interesting clock made of wood and thick paper .
    2. blunderbuss2 blunderbuss2, 9 years ago
      "Malmaison"? Bad/sick house? LOL!!
    3. amriyazusman amriyazusman, 9 years ago
      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.
    4. scottvez scottvez, 9 years ago
      Interesting clock.

      Can't see the dial-- who is the maker?

      scott
    5. amriyazusman amriyazusman, 9 years ago
      The making of the dial is

      David VASSE
      Paris

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