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19th Century Antique Skeleton Clock, England, circa 1850
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- Dimensions:Height: 11.82 in (30 cm)Width: 11.82 in (30 cm)Depth: 7.88 in (20 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:1850
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. reliable movement, reworked movement. Silvering of the dial with plaster abrasion.
- Seller Location:Greven, DE
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU5419224182752
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