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Fine and Early Ormolu and Porcelain Clock, Cherubs
About the Item
- Creator:Howell James & Co. (Retailer)
- Dimensions:Height: 11.5 in (29.21 cm)Width: 16.25 in (41.28 cm)Depth: 5.5 in (13.97 cm)
- Style:Baroque (In the Style Of)
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- Date of Manufacture:1840
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Fully working. Condition of the case is excellent, the original gilding is beautifully clean and bright with just some slight wear to the high spots. The dial is also in good condition, just a slight chip to the edge near the three o'clock.
- Seller Location:Belper, GB
- Reference Number:Seller: RSC29911stDibs: LU249638716023
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