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Finely Chased Ormolu Louis XVI Clock The Toilet of Venus By Lepaute
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- Creator:Jean-André Lepaute 1 (Clockmaker)
- Dimensions:Height: 14.77 in (37.5 cm)Width: 11.82 in (30 cm)Depth: 4.73 in (12 cm)
- Style:Louis XVI (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:1770-1779
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1775 - 1785
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Certificate of authenticity. Original gilding and movement Fully overhauled upon sale.
- Seller Location:Paris, FR
- Reference Number:Seller: P0021stDibs: LU142422607342
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