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Warning serious vintage bike nerdery below;
Yes it's definitely original paint so the rollers, shifter brazon and Simplex/Agrati ends are original too.
The Juy 53 went on sale in '52 (I've seen its date given as '51 too) so it's probable this is how it was equipped
A Cyclo Benelux 2 cable rear also used a double pulley but clamped to the chainstay, Huret made a similar design in 1950 (I reckon Simplex ripped it off) but that didn't attach to a rear derailleur hanger
The detective work was the funnest part of this project.
I know about the crazy flam paint jobs of late 40's early 50's bikes, Paris (Rensch) was a leader with these. I think Gillott were a bit less radical and I'm pretty much decided to return the bike to as original as I can.