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Table clock from the early 1700s, rosewood and gilded bronzes
Located in Cesena, FC
Early 1700s Italian clock (Rome).
Beautiful table clock from the early 1700s, made of rosewood panelled wood and gilded bronzes.
Measurements: width cm 27, depth cm 13.5 - height cm...
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Antique Early 1700s Italian Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Metal, Bronze
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