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    21 April 2009

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    Lot 225

    A FRENCH GILT BRONZE AND SIENA MARBLE CLOCK GARNITURE

    IN EMPIRE STYLE, CIRCA 1890

    Price realised

    GBP 625

    Estimate

    GBP 600 - GBP 900

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    A FRENCH GILT BRONZE AND SIENA MARBLE CLOCK GARNITURE
    IN EMPIRE STYLE, CIRCA 1890
    The clock with ivorine dial and engine turned centre
    17½ in. (44.5 cm.) high (3)

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