Year-Going Skeleton Clock by John Pace
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Year-Going Skeleton Clock by John Pace
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 16 in (40.64 cm)Width: 11.25 in (28.58 cm)Depth: 6.5 in (16.51 cm)
- Style:Industrial (In the Style Of)
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1850
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- Seller Location:New Orleans, LA
- Reference Number:Seller: 31-07071stDibs: LU891118572152
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