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Early Large Ormolu Clock Psyche and the Butterfly Silk Suspension Movement
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 22 in (55.88 cm)Width: 15.25 in (38.74 cm)Depth: 6 in (15.24 cm)
- Style:Empire (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1820
- Condition:Repaired: The movement has been fully overhauled and tested by our clockmaker. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading. original gilding is clean and bright with some wear, mostly to the sides and rear of the case. The dial is in very good condition with just some slight marks and slight chips around the winding holes and on the edge near the 9 o'clock.
- Seller Location:Belper, GB
- Reference Number:Seller: RSC25761stDibs: LU249636597873
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