French Automaton Industrial Locomotive Clock
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French Automaton Industrial Locomotive Clock
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 17 in (43.18 cm)Width: 8.75 in (22.23 cm)Depth: 20.25 in (51.44 cm)
- Style:Industrial (In the Style Of)
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1895
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- Seller Location:New Orleans, LA
- Reference Number:Seller: 31-12791stDibs: LU891119797712
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