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Vintage Industrial Synchronome Factory Wall Clocks, c.1930
Price:$339.12
$392.37List Price
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 1.97 in (5 cm)Diameter: 13.78 in (35 cm)
- Style:Industrial (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1930s
- Condition:Rewired: Original hands now fitted to a high torque Quartz movement for modern convenience. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading.
- Seller Location:London, GB
- Reference Number:Seller: AW-6631stDibs: LU6522228628762
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