Paul Garnier (French), circular tole wall hanging clock, 19th century, with white enamel dial, black Roman numerals, gilt bezel and green painted vase, signed 'Hger & Mcien (clockmaker & mechanic) de la marine (*), Rue Taitlbout, 6 & 16, Paris', diameter 36 cm. Provenance: The Collection of Janet and Graeme Webb, Wollogorang, NSW labels: Paul Garnier, 19th century clock maker to the Navy and French railways, studied under the master Lepine. He is famous for providing all the train stations in France with wall clocks, such as the one offered
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- Bezel - On a clock or watch, the bezel is the metal frame into which the watch or clock glass is fitted. In clocks, the bezel may include a hinge and a flange, in effect a door to the face of the clock. In jewellery the bezel is a band of metal with a projecting lip that holds the gemstone in its setting.
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