C.1880 French, 8-day platform movement novelty timepiece.

C.1880 French, 8-day platform movement novelty timepiece. Condition: Cast brass case is in very nice condition, but has lost most of its gilding. Original silvered dial is tarnished a little. Chip in crystal. Hands are original. Marble base has roughness on the sharp edges. There is some rust on the steel screws in the base from storage in a damp location. Movement (cylinder 'scape) is running fine, has lost one strap to hold it into the case, but this can be made by any handy workman. Well made, as if it were part of the French Industry series. Height 14.5 inches