French Automaton Ormolu Clock in Gothic Style
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French Automaton Ormolu Clock in Gothic Style
About the Item
- Creator:ALIBERT (Clockmaker)
- Dimensions:Height: 12.25 in (31.12 cm)Width: 12 in (30.48 cm)Depth: 5 in (12.7 cm)
- Style:Romantic (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1830
- Condition:
- Seller Location:London, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU2015316194872
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