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D. José (1750–1777) / D. Maria (1777–1816) Longcase Clock
Estimate €600–1.200
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D. José I / D. Maria I Table Clock
Estimate €1.200–3.000
Description
Rosewood box with glazed door and sides.
Metal painted dial with hours in Roman and Arabic numerals in black. With seconds dial, days of the week and lunar calendar.
Signed "Manoel Joze Dias Porto".
Portugal, 18th century.
(signs of use, minor losses and defects, mechanism not tested)
57x36.5x19 cm
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