French Ball Powered Ferris Wheel Clock
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French Ball Powered Ferris Wheel Clock
About the Item
Reference:
Collector's Dictionary of Clocks and Watches, 1999, Eric Bruton
- Dimensions:Height: 21.75 in (55.25 cm)Width: 11.375 in (28.9 cm)Depth: 6.5 in (16.51 cm)
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:Circa 1880
- Condition:
- Seller Location:New Orleans, LA
- Reference Number:Seller: 29-58661stDibs: U1103078911154
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