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Decorative Objects For Sale
Style: Industrial
Style: Moorish
Antique Large Moroccan Mixed Metal and Bone Urn
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive large Moroccan urn handcrafted in hammered copper in classic form, clad in a bone mosaic and decorated in jewelry like copper and brass hammered accents.
Category
Early 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Copper
Middle Eastern Brass Islamic Art Vase Engraved with Arabic Calligraphy
By Rajhastani
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Middle Eastern Islamic brass repoussé vase, finely hand-etched, engraved, hammered and chased with elaborate Moorish Syrian designs decorated with medall...
Category
Early 20th Century Southeast Asian Moorish Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Industrial Grey Bakelite Wall Clock From Pragotron, 1970s
By Pragotron
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Wall clock produced by Pragotron in former Czechoslovakia during the 1970s.-1980s. The piece features a grey bakelite frame, an aluminium dial and clear glass cover. The piece has be...
Category
1970s Czech Industrial Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Aluminum
Moroccan Blue Ceramic Dish Bowl Adorned with Silver Filigree from Fez
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Handcrafted Moorish Moroccan Bleu de Fez decorative ceramic Bowl, dish.
Ceramic bowl in Bleu de Fez, very nice designs hand painted by artist in Fez.
Geometrical and floral Moorish ...
Category
Early 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Mosaic Middle Eastern Moorish Trinket Box
By Mamluke
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Handcrafted marquetry Middle Eastern Moorish wood inlay micro mosaic with miniature hand painted scene of birds.
Handcrafted khatam wooden box ...
Category
20th Century Lebanese Moorish Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Grey Industrial Factory Wall Clock from Pragotron, 1960s
By Pragotron
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This wall clock was produced by Pragotron in former Czechoslovakia during the 1960s. It features a grey metal frame, an iron dial, an aluminium hands and a clear glass cover. The pie...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Wooden wheel casting form on stand, 1900-20
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Wooden wheel casting mold with 6 circular holes around a raised axel stub. The wheel is painted in identifiable parts with areas of black, oxide red, and yellow. Mounted on a custom ...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Industrial Decorative Objects
Materials
Hardwood, Paint
Moorish Decorative Sadeli Micro Mosaic Inlaid Jewelry Box
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Middle Eastern Sadeli micro mosaic inlaid jewelry footed box with lid.
Intricate inlaid box with floral and geometric Moorish design.
Sadeli micro mosaic designs in mosaic marquetry, very fine artwork.
Lined with red velvet and glass, top final and feet are brass.
A highly collectible example in superb condition complete
Circa 1900.
Museum piece like the ones in Doris Duke Islamic Art Museum.
Middle Eastern Arabian Micro Mosaic Moorish...
Category
Early 20th Century Lebanese Moorish Decorative Objects
Materials
Fruitwood
Green Moorish Ceramic Urns with Chiseled Arabic Calligraphy Writing
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large green Moorish ceramic Urns chiseled with Arabic calligraphy poetry writing.
Handcrafted vases from Fez Morocco etched with Arabic calligraphy.
This kind of Art Writing looks ca...
Category
20th Century Moroccan Moorish Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Office Wall Clock from Pragotron, 1980s
By Pragotron
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Industrial wall clock was produced by Pragotron in former Czechoslovakia during the 1980s. It features a white aluminium dial and a curved plastic glass cover. The piece has been con...
Category
1980s Czech Industrial Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Aluminum
Grey Industrial Wall Clock from Ericsson, 1960s
By Ericsson
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Vintage Industrial wall clock made by Ericsson in Switzerland during the 1960s. It features a grey iron frame, a silver metal dial, an aluminium hands and a clear glass cover. The pi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Industrial Decorative Objects
Materials
Aluminum, Iron
Vintage Italian Industrial-Style Ceramic Vase / Sculpture by Alessio Tasca
Located in London, GB
Vintage industrial-style ceramic vase / sculpture by Alessio Tasca (circa 1970). Minimalist, abstract, U-shaped ceramic vase in a matte, sandy-coloured glaze with line motif from the...
Category
1970s Italian Industrial Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Monumental Pair of Ruby Red Gilt Bohemian "Alhambra" Cut Glass Vases on Stands
Located in New York, NY
A monumental pair of ruby red gilt Bohemian "Alhambra" cut glass vases on stands,
circa 1910.
Of Alhambra form, in the Moorish / Islamic tast...
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Moorish Decorative Objects
Materials
Cut Glass
Antique Clock Dial Face Industrial Railway
By Morath Brothers
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
A lovely painted metal clock dial signed Morath Brothers, Liverpool. Found in an industrial building, it bares the scars of a hard life. Originally a mechan...
Category
20th Century English Industrial Decorative Objects
Materials
Steel
Viennese Cold-Painted Orientalist Bronze Group by Franz Bergman
Located in London, GB
Viennese cold-painted Orientalist bronze group by Franz Bergman
Austrian, c.1900
Height 12cm, width 15cm, depth 9cm
This small but intricately crafted and designed bronze group ...
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Moorish Antique Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Mamounia Moorish Glass Lantern
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large Moroccan Mamounia glass lantern with Moorish design.
Elegant Impressive intricate pierced metal and glass Moroccan lantern.
Large 29 inches tall with clear, blue, green, red an...
Category
20th Century Moroccan Moorish Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Vintage Moroccan Moorish Glass Lantern
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Moroccan Moorish Metal and Glass Candle Lantern
Handcrafted small Moroccan glass lantern or Moorish pendant.
Multi-color molded glass in green, lavender, blue and clear.
Hurr...
Category
20th Century Moroccan Moorish Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Large Blue Industrial Factory Wall Clock from Chronotechna, 1950s
By Chronotechna
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This wall clock was produced by Chronotechna in former Czechoslovakia during the 1950s. It features a blue metal frame, an iron dial,an aluminium hands and a clear glass cover. The p...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Polychrome Majolica Moorish Italian Ceramic Bust Planter or Vase of a King Italy
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A colorful hand-made ceramic Italian Moorish bust vase or planter of a man. Handmade and glazed in brilliant blues, yellows, reds, and creams. This piece depicts the head of a King wearing a glazed cream crown of plump yellow majolica lemons, lush green leaves, and red berries. His crown with a blue quilted back matches his blue eyes. He sports a short black beard...
Category
20th Century Italian Moorish Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Huge Blue Square Industrial Wall Clock from Elektročas, 1990s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This wall clock was produced by Elektročas ( former Pragotron ) in Czech Republic during the 1990s - 2000s It features a blue metal frame, a plastic dial, an aluminium hands and a cl...
Category
1990s Czech Industrial Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Pj Mêne, African Hunter, Signed Bronze, 19th Century
By P.J. Mêne
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
The African Hunter, signed PJ Mêne: patinated bronze of an African on horseback, rifle in hand and his game on the ground, with many details making the ...
Category
19th Century French Moorish Antique Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Moroccan Ceramic Glazed Water Jug Handcrafted in Fez Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Moroccan glazed polychrome ceramic water jug with handle.
Hand painted ceramic vessel, handcrafted by skilled Moroccan artisans in Fez Morocco.
Hand painted in Moorish Granada design...
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Moorish Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Moroccan Ceramic Footed Vase from Fez with Silver Filigree
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique Moroccan ceramic footed vase from Fez.
Moorish style handcrafted vase adorned with fine filigree silver nickel work, with two handles...
Category
Late 19th Century Moroccan Moorish Antique Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Large Industrial Bakelite Double Sided Factory Clock from Pragotron, 1950s
By Pragotron
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This large double-sided factory clock was produced by Pragotron, in former Czechoslovakia, during the 1950s. The piece features a two brown bakelite clock with glass cover and iron c...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Moorish Moroccan Blue Urns with Lid
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Aqua blue hand-crafted pair of large Moroccan ceramic urns with lid. Measures: large 3'.
Hand-made Moroccan Moorish style turquoise ceramic jar...
Category
20th Century Moroccan Moorish Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Contemporary Decor "Boom", Black & White Marble, Numbered, Handmade in Italy
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
Born in 1992 in Macerata in the Marche region, the Italian artist carried out a path that between studies of Surveyor and Architecture led him to a long collaboration with a craft co...
Category
2010s Italian Industrial Decorative Objects
Materials
Siena Marble
Vintage Smith Corona Typewriter and Case
Located in Pasadena, TX
Vintage Smith corona typewriter and case.
Black Smith Corona standard typewriter made in USA. This typewriter features round glass keys. Th...
Category
1940s North American Industrial Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Industrial Bakelite Factory Wall Clock from Pragotron, 1960s
By Pragotron
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This wall clock was produced by Pragotron in former Czechoslovakia during the 1960s. The piece features a brown bakelite frame, aluminium dial and a convex clear glass cover. The pie...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Decorative Objects
Materials
Aluminum
Flux, Jack Sculpture / Organic, Dynamic, Kinetic Object
By Jan Paul
Located in Maastricht, NL
FLUX
rare beauty in common objects
Numerous experiments with materials and shapes resulted in a new production method: “Flux”
Flexible steel tubes are shaped by hand and become s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Industrial Decorative Objects
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Collection of Museum Mounted Industrial Eye Glass Dyes/Molds
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Collection of Museum Mounted Industrial Eye Glass Dyes/Molds
An instant collection of four unique actual industrial brass and iron molds for eyeglass fram...
Category
20th Century American Industrial Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Iron
Vintage Moroccan Glazed Earthenware and Metal Vase
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Standout Moroccan vase handcrafted in terracotta in classic form hand decorated on floral designs in distinctive Mediterranean colors under jewelry-like filigree metalwork.
Category
20th Century Moroccan Moorish Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Alp Giroux, Silver-plated Bronze Inkwell, Orientalist, 19th Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Silver-plated bronze inkwell representing a bust of an Arab wearing a turban, which hides the hole for the ink pot, placed on an onyx base
This inkwell in the orientalist style is s...
Category
19th Century French Moorish Antique Decorative Objects
Materials
Onyx, Bronze
Rare Extra Small Vintage Bakelite Wall Clock by Gent of Leicester - IG221303E
Located in Nottingham, GB
Small 6 inch Dial Bakelite Wall Clock by Gents of Leicester - E
A small bakelite wall clock by renowned British clock maker Gents of Leicester.
Made in England circa 1960.
Gent of...
Category
1960s British Industrial Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Steel
Decorative Paperweights '8' in Black / White / Red Terrazzo
By Bentu Design
Located in Paris, IDF
'8' paperweights in terrazzo (Black / white / red). Brass detail.
Set of three pieces.
Measures: 8.3 x 6 x 6 cm
Bentu design furniture and lightings derive its uniqueness fro...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Industrial Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Large Industrial Antique French Clock Face
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Epic industrial wall clock face with zinc trim and surround, enamel face with Roman numerals. Non-working, architectural element for unique decor. Age appropriate condition including...
Category
19th Century French Industrial Antique Decorative Objects
Materials
Enamel
Large Square Industrial Double-Sided Factory Hanging Clock from Pragotron, 1970s
By Pragotron
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This square double-sided railway, school or factory clock was produced by Pragotron, in former Czechoslovakia, during the 1970s. The piece features a grey hammerpaint metal body,an i...
Category
1970s Czech Industrial Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Sculptural Pair of Mercury Mirrored Cloches
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and sculptural pair of mirrored mercury cloches. Generous in size, these pieces reflect light beautifully bringing together the different elements of your decor via reflec...
Category
1980s American Industrial Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Mirror
Unusual Leather Expanding Multi Tray Jewelers Case, Knickerbocker Case Co.
By Knickerbocker Case Co.
Located in Buffalo, NY
Unusual leather expanding multi tray jewelers case made by Knickerbocker Case Co, Chicago. Ingenious design.
Category
1930s American Industrial Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Brown Industrial Bakelite Wall Clock from Smith Electric, 1950s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This wall clock was produced by Smith electric in England during the 1950s. It features a brown bakelite frame, an iron dial, an aluminium hands and a clear glass cover. The piece ha...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Industrial Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Vintage Synchronome Electric Copper Cased Railway Waiting Room Wall Clock
By Synchronome
Located in Nottingham, GB
Vintage Reclaimed Industrial Copper Wall Clock by Synchronome
A stunning little industrial clock made in England circa 1930 by The Synchronome Company Ltd.
Synchronome were the preeminent clock maker throughout the early & mid 20th century, commercially producing the most accurate electric clocks globally despite strong competition from companies such as Gents of Leicester.
Stunning stepped copper case retaining its wonderful original aged patination.
The attractive aged hand painted dial bearing Roman Numeral indices and the Synchronome Electric makers marks.
The clock currently retains its original 30 second impulse movement which we can run via a impulse driver which would mimic the original master the clock would of ran from, alternatively we can convert the original hands to run from a modern high torque battery quartz movement.
The artists figure in the images is 6ft 1" to give a representation of scale.
Technical Details
Movement Type Single AA Battery Powered Quartz
Clock face width 240 mm (9.5 Inch)
Overall Width 295 mm (11.5 Inch)
Depth 75 mm (3 inch)
Weight 1.5 kg
Colour / Materials Copper, Glass, Aged White
The Synchronome Company
The Synchronome Company, established in 1895 by Frank Hope-Jones and George Bennett Bowell, became one of Britain’s most influential manufacturers of precision electric clocks. Specialising in master clock systems, Synchronome revolutionised timekeeping with their innovative mechanisms, which distributed accurate time signals across large networks. Their clocks found widespread use in observatories, railway stations, and public buildings, becoming synonymous with reliability and precision.
One of their crowning achievements was the development of the Shortt–Synchronome free pendulum clock, created in collaboration with horologist William Hamilton Shortt. Released in the 1920s, this was the most accurate pendulum clock of its time and was used as the primary time standard in many observatories worldwide, solidifying Synchronome’s reputation for technical excellence.
Rivalry with Gents of Leicester
Synchronome’s rise to prominence brought them into fierce competition with another titan of the industry—Gents of Leicester. Both companies vied for dominance in the electric clock market, offering master clock systems that set the standard for accuracy and reliability. While Gents focused on robust, functional designs that served a wide range of public and industrial applications, Synchronome honed its reputation in scientific and observatory-grade timekeeping.
The rivalry spurred innovation, with each company striving to outdo the other in design, precision, and reliability. Gents became renowned for its large-scale installations in landmarks like Waterloo Station and the Houses of Parliament, while Synchronome distinguished itself with pioneering technology, particularly in the field of astronomical timekeeping. This competitive dynamic not only elevated the standards of timekeeping in the early 20th century but also left a legacy of exceptional craftsmanship and innovation that collectors and enthusiasts value today.
Synchronome Clocks: A Timeless Legacy
Today, reclaimed Synchronome clocks are treasured for their industrial design and historical significance. Known for their sturdy construction and clean, minimalist style, these clocks are perfect for adding vintage charm to modern interiors. Whether it’s a classic Synchronome master clock...
Category
1930s British Industrial Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper, Steel
Beige Industrial Factory Wall Clock from Pragotron, 1960s
By Pragotron
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This wall clock was produced by Pragotron in former Czechoslovakia during the 1960s. It features a beige metal frame, an iron dial, an aluminium hands and a clear glass cover. Former...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Vintage Moorish Box Mosaic Marquetry
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Exquisite handcrafted Middle Eastern Lebanese mosaic marquetry wood box.
Small octagonal walnut Syrian style box intricately decorated with Moorish...
Category
Mid-20th Century Lebanese Moorish Decorative Objects
Materials
Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl, Shell, Fruitwood
A Miniature Skeleton Mantel Clock By Victor Athanase Pierret
Located in Amersham, GB
A miniature French skeleton clock with silk suspension and eight day movement, dating from the mid 19th century, with original glass dome on an ebonised and brass inlayed base with enamel dial.
This clock was made by Victor Athanase Pierret whose distinctive VAP mark in an oval is stamped on the base of this clock. He exhibited a small skeleton alarm at the 1851 Great exhibition at Crystal Palace of which this may well be a version.
Victor-Athanase Pierret (1806 - 1893)
Victor-Athanse Pierret was born 1806 in Bucy-les-Pierrepont. He began his five year apprenticeship with Rolin at the age of 13. Later he moved to Paris and settled in the Rue des Bons-Enfants no. 21 when he was 24. Pierret created pendulum clocks with and without calender indicator, cases for ship’s chronometers, chronometer escapements with temperature compensation and night light clocks with pendulum. At the London Exhibition of 1851 he presented an alarm clock and a pendulum clock with a globe. In 1853 Pierret applied for a patent for a new date indication device, in 1855 he patented an 8-day power reserve movement.
Pierret created his own watchmaking tools...
Category
1850s French Industrial Antique Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Large Moroccan Earthenware and Metal Lidded Urn
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Standout vintage Moroccan urn handcrafted in terra cotta decorated in distinctive Mediterranean colors and glazed under fine jewelry-like metalwork highlights.
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Moorish Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Moroccan Ceramic Plate Adorned with Silver Filigree from Fez
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Handcrafted large Moroccan polychrome decorative ceramic plate from Fez. Bleu de Fez, very nice designs hand painted by artist in Fez.
Geometrical and floral designs and adorned wit...
Category
Early 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
White Soviet Industrial Bakelite Factory Wall Clock from Strela, 1970s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This wall clock was produced by Strela in former Soviet Union during the 1970s.It features a white bakelite frame, an iron dial and a clear glass cover. The piece has been converted ...
Category
1970s Russian Industrial Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
1950s Large Decorative Middle Eastern Islamic Moorish Box
Located in North Hollywood, CA
1950s Large Mosaic Shell Inlaid Decorative Middle Eastern Islamic Moorish Box.
Vintage 1950s Mosaic Abalone Shell Inlaid Decorative Middle Eastern Islamic Box.
Mosaic Decorative Midd...
Category
Mid-20th Century Lebanese Moorish Decorative Objects
Materials
Abalone, Fruitwood
Middle Eastern Moorish Handcrafted Mosaic Decorative Box
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Exquisite handcrafted Middle Eastern mosaic marquetry inlaid walnut wood box.
Small box intricately decorated with Moorish motif designs which h...
Category
Mid-20th Century Lebanese Moorish Decorative Objects
Materials
Fruitwood, Shell, Mother-of-Pearl
Industrial Metal Milk Crate, Powder Coated Navy Blue, circa 1960's
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
1960s Industrial Metal milk crate. Freshly powder coated, the milk crate is sturdy and sleek in classic navy blue. A perfect addition to any room that needs...
Category
1960s American Industrial Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Industrial Restored General Electric Cast Iron and Brass Desk Fan
Located in Fort Collins, CO
This turn of the century General Electric desk fan has been fully restored both mechanically and cosmetically. Refinished and painted in antiqued white powder coat, the finish is vis...
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Iron
Vintage Astro Rocket Ship Savings Bank c.1957
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
A 1957 vintage mechanical bank by Astro, Model 1957-A. The trigger to launch the coin works well. You cock it by pulling it down, place t...
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Large Indo-Persian Tinned Copper Moorish Jar With Lid
By Rajhastani
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Indo Persian Mughal tinned copper vessel.
Moorish Brass Bowl Engraved with Islamic design.
Large Middle Eastern Persian Mameluke style tinned copper jar...
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Moorish Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper, Brass, Metal
Pair of Moroccan Silvered Brass or Copper Lion Candlesticks
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Antique pair of Moroccan lion candlesticks crafted in copper and brass with a silver plated finish now worn to perfection.
Category
20th Century Moroccan Moorish Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper
Middle Eastern Brass Bowl with Arabic Kufic Writing
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Small metal brass Middle Eastern Egyptian Islamic magic bowl hand-etched and hammered with Moorish designs repoussé. Early 20th century Islamic brass vessel bowl. Engraved and hand-chased with Kufic Arabic writing and geometric Egyptian arabesque...
Category
Early 20th Century Moorish Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Mid century stainless steel bucket
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid century stainless steel bucket circa 1950.
Good quality stainless steel pail/bucket, with adjustable handle.
Ideal for use as a small log bin, ice bucket or novelty waste paper...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Industrial Decorative Objects
Materials
Stainless Steel
Antique Schoenhut "Humpty Dumpty Collection" Lion Circus Toy c.1903-1935
By Schoenhut
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
Jointed wooden lion manufactured in the 1900s by the Schoenhut Piano Company as part of the "Humpty Dumpty Circus" collection. Made from ca...
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Decorative Objects
Materials
Leather, Wood, Paint
Middle Eastern Moorish Hand-Etched Copper Bowl with Islamic Writing
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Middle Eastern Egyptian Islamic tinned copper bowl etched and hand carved. 19th century Islamic tinned cooper bowl hand-etched with Kufic Islamic...
Category
19th Century Asian Moorish Antique Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper
Large Belgian Factory Cotton Rolling Cart, c.1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
About
An original wicker rolling cart with a steel frame, steel wheels and a large steel plate with "4A" stenciled on it. Originally used in a fac...
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial Decorative Objects
Materials
Steel
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