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French Pendulum Skeleton Clock
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 23.5 in (59.69 cm)Diameter: 10 in (25.4 cm)
- Style:Louis XVI (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1780
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- Seller Location:New Orleans, LA
- Reference Number:Seller: 30-97531stDibs: LU891115971141
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