Westminster Abbey Architectural Skeleton Clock
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Westminster Abbey Architectural Skeleton Clock
About the Item
- Attributed to:William F. Evans of Handsworth (Maker)
- Dimensions:Height: 26 in (66.04 cm)Width: 16 in (40.64 cm)Depth: 8 in (20.32 cm)
- Style:Other (In the Style Of)
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1860
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- Seller Location:New Orleans, LA
- Reference Number:Seller: 30-65041stDibs: LU89118377153
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