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18th Century French Planetarium and Armillary Sphere by L.-C. Desnos, 1754
About the Item
- Creator:Louis Charles Desnos (Author)
- Dimensions:Height: 21.66 in (55 cm)Diameter: 15.36 in (39 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 2
- Style:Louis XV (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:1750-1759
- Date of Manufacture:1754
- Condition:Minor losses. Minor structural damages. Minor fading.
- Seller Location:Milano, IT
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU4352214021692
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