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Automaton Wizard Clock
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- Dimensions:Height: 26.5 in (67.31 cm)Width: 13.5 in (34.29 cm)Depth: 8.63 in (21.93 cm)
- Style:Other (In the Style Of)
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- Place of Origin:Unknown
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1860
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- Seller Location:New Orleans, LA
- Reference Number:Seller: 30-17781stDibs: LU89116740963
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