Royal Pavilion Skeleton Clock by Smith & Sons
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Royal Pavilion Skeleton Clock by Smith & Sons
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 24.75 in (62.87 cm)Width: 19.5 in (49.53 cm)Depth: 11 in (27.94 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1865
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- Seller Location:New Orleans, LA
- Reference Number:Seller: 31-64231stDibs: LU891132195762
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