Gilt Bronze Enamel and Marble Louis XVI Skeleton Clock with Moon Phases by Bruel
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Gilt Bronze Enamel and Marble Louis XVI Skeleton Clock with Moon Phases by Bruel
About the Item
- Creator:Bruel (Clockmaker)
- Dimensions:Height: 19.69 in (50 cm)Width: 10.63 in (27 cm)Depth: 4.73 in (12 cm)
- Style:Louis XVI (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:1780-1789
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1780 - 85
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Certificate of authenticity. Original gilding and movement Fully overhauled upon sale.
- Seller Location:Paris, FR
- Reference Number:Seller: P0171stDibs: LU142422607032
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