it has french meckanics (with the iffel tower on the weight), quality cabnets p.h.s stamped on back (with something else i can not read) and has pinceled on the inside of the back lid "to-5218 12.84". can anyone help?
Antique PHS Clock Mechanism PHILLIP HAAS SOHNE Germany.
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without a picture, this is the best I can do for you…..happy looking!