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Very Fine Charles X Imperial Porphyry Lyre Clock

$26,500
$34,00022% Off
£20,350.86
£26,110.5422% Off
€23,321.84
€29,922.3522% Off
CA$37,305.45
CA$47,863.6022% Off
A$41,790.35
A$53,617.8122% Off
CHF 21,776.58
CHF 27,939.7722% Off
MX$509,756.07
MX$654,026.6522% Off
NOK 276,730.44
NOK 355,050.3722% Off
SEK 260,937.08
SEK 334,787.1922% Off
DKK 174,067.79
DKK 223,332.2622% Off

About the Item

An important Charles X imperial porphyry lyre clock. Crafted from red porphyry and ormolu. Movement signed and dated 1828. Clockworks have been cleaned and restored to proper working condition.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 29 in (73.66 cm)Width: 13 in (33.02 cm)Depth: 7.75 in (19.69 cm)
  • Style:
    Charles X (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1828
  • Condition:
    Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 110581stDibs: LU102546741883

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