Period French Empire Clock "Study and the Sciences" Circa 1815
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Period French Empire Clock "Study and the Sciences" Circa 1815
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 27.5 in (69.85 cm)Width: 16 in (40.64 cm)Depth: 7 in (17.78 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:early 19thC
- Condition:plinth only regilded at some point, silk string suspension replaced with steel; movement in excellent working order.
- Seller Location:Vancouver, CA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: U1210089012225
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