the enamel dial with Roman and Arabic numerals and inscribed Michel Balthazar / A Paris, the twin train movement engraved Michel Balthazar A Paris

Pierre Kjellberg, Encyclopédie de La Pendule Française du Moyen Age au XX Siècle, Les Éditions de l’Amateur, Paris, 1997, p. 132

Please note that the movement has not been checked for functionality. However, the movement is complete and may be put into a working state by a professional horologist. Bell, key and pendulum present. Overall in fair condition with the usual tarnishing and dirt to gilt bronze mounts consistent with age and atmospheric conditions through the years. The dial with chips to key holes and hair line cracks beneath and to the number 4. Circular glass of visit dial door lacking. The bull with traces of flacking varnish
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