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Help Identifying Type of French Long Case Clock


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Greetings all-

I recently acquired an early 20th century (?) French long case clock. I am a complete newb to clocks. and I have been trying to identify the specific sub-type of clock in my possession. Several features of this clock have me questioning its origin. Here are some of the features that I am able to identify:

* Strikes the hour twice. Once at the top of the hour and again at two minutes after.
* Quarter hour Westminster chimes.
* Three winding arbors. Facing the clock, from the left: chiming train, timing train, striking train (seems to be the opposite layout of every video that I have watched).
* Works are mostly between two brass plates. Rear plate is stamped "F de S" over "Paris" over "déposé." All three lines are inside of a shield.

I understand this is a Comtoise clock, but I believe there are several sub-types within the Comtoise style. Morbier? Morez?

I do not have a willing horologist in my area and I would like to learn more. Any help would be appreciated, especially if you could point me to relevant websites, videos, or reference books.

Thanks in advance for your time.

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