Le Roy & Fils Rare Miniature Carriage Timepiece of Lantern Form
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Le Roy & Fils Rare Miniature Carriage Timepiece of Lantern Form
About the Item
- Creator:Leroy & Fils (Clockmaker)
- Dimensions:Height: 3.5 in (8.89 cm)Width: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)Depth: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)
- Style:Victorian (Of the Period)
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1880
- Condition:
- Seller Location:London, GB
- Reference Number:Seller: HW5672 1stDibs: LU2550310291623
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