Duplex repeater

Made:
1770 in Paris
maker:
Detape
Duplex repeater, about 1770, by Detape Fils, Paris, France

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Duplex repeater, about 1770, by Detape Fils, Paris, France
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Duplex repeater, about 1770, by Detape Fils, Paris, France

Details

Category:
Time Measurement
Object Number:
1920-506
type:
movement - clockwork and duplex watch repeater - timepiece
credit:
Mrs J Williamson and Bruno Roberts

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