Antique French Vernis Martin Lacquer Clock - Eau de Nil
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Antique French Vernis Martin Lacquer Clock - Eau de Nil
About the Item
- Creator:Mathieu Planchon (Clockmaker)
- Similar to:Vernis Martin (Designer)
- Dimensions:Height: 18.25 in (46.36 cm)Width: 8.75 in (22.23 cm)Depth: 5 in (12.7 cm)
- Style:Baroque (In the Style Of)
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- Date of Manufacture:Circa 1880
- Condition:Repaired: Fully overhauled and tested. Wear consistent with age and use. Original gilding is beautifully clean and bright with hardly any wear or discolouration. The lacquer is also in lovely condition with an old craquelure, marks, discolouration and losses to the edges that only add to the antique character of the clock.
- Seller Location:Belper, GB
- Reference Number:Seller: RSC35761stDibs: LU2496335636542
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