Sale 1469
New York
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16 June 2004
Price realised
USD 3,824
Estimate
This lot is offered without a reserve
A crystal clock from the maiden voyage of S.S. Normandie circa 1935 the crystal clock with the dial spelling out 'Normandie', with black enamel hands and the bow of the ship rising up through the center and the line name in relief on the base. This clock was given out to passengers on the maiden voyage of the S.S. Normandie 9 x 5 in. (22.9 x 12.7 cm.)
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