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French Musical Automation Picture Clock
$88,500List Price
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 48.5 in (123.19 cm)Width: 44 in (111.76 cm)Depth: 10.25 in (26.04 cm)
- Style:Other (In the Style Of)
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1880
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- Seller Location:New Orleans, LA
- Reference Number:Seller: 30-90191stDibs: LU891122998742
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