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Very Impressive French 19th Century Neoclassical Lyre-Form Clock
By Etienne LeNoir
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
An impressive French 19th century Neoclassical Lyre-form clock with jeweled pendulum.
Amazing
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Antique 1850s French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks
Materials
Crystal, Marble, Enamel, Ormolu
$7,139 Sale Price
52% Off
C19th French Louis XVI style Boulle mantel clock. 86cm high
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Brighton, Sussex
An impressive 19th Century French Louis XVI style, Boulle mantel clock, having red stained
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks
Materials
Ormolu
Large 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Mantel Clock Set
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality 19th century French gilded ormolu, Champlevé enamel and onyx clock garniture
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks
Materials
Onyx, Enamel, Ormolu
19th Century French Clock Garniture By Prosper Roussel Of Paris
Located in Dublin, IE
A stunning ormolu and onyx mantle clock with garniture. Surmounted by a seated cupid on a octagonal
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Antique 19th Century French Victorian Mantel Clocks
Materials
Onyx, Ormolu
French 19th Century Louis XVI St. White Carrara Marble Clock
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exquisite French 19th century Louis XVI st. white Carrara marble and ormolu clock. The clock is
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks
Materials
Carrara Marble, Ormolu
French Ormolu Table Clock, Bacchant Sitting On Wine Barrel, Paris, Around 1840
Located in Vienna, AT
established as a place to set up clocks – initially in the castles of France. Special clocks with a monumental
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Antique 1840s French Empire Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Bronze
French 19th century Louis XVI st. Sévres Porcelain, patinated Bronze and Ormolu
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
and Ormolu garniture set. This stunning set consisting of a central clock and two candelabras are
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Ormolu and Cloisonné́ Enamel Orientalist Clock Set
Located in London, GB
: 44 x 23 x 16 cm.
Vases: 33 x 11 x 10 cm.
The beautiful design of this antique French clock set
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
$16,492 / set
Late 19th Century Mathieu Planchon Belle Epoque French Cartel Clock
By Mathieu Planchon
Located in Dublin, IE
catalog .
Antique cartel clocks
French cartel clocks, also known as "pendule de carton," are a type of
Category
Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Wall Clocks
Materials
Ormolu
Charles X Malachite and Ormolu Mantel Clock depicting Psyche and the Golden Box
Located in Dallas, TX
a very fine Charles X malachite and ormolu mounted mantle clock, depicting a seated Psyche, in
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Charles X Mantel Clocks
Materials
Malachite, Bronze
French 19th Century Clock Set with Roman Centurion and Candelabra
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality 19th century French gilded ormolu and green marble clock garniture. Having a pair of
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Antique 19th Century French Classical Roman Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
French Portico Timber Clock, circa 1815
Located in Pymble, NSW
A brilliant French portico clock with ormolu mounts and pendulum mounted with 2 swans with
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Antique 1810s French Empire Mantel Clocks
Materials
Burl
French Charles X Malachite and Gilt Bronze Figurative Clock
Located in London, GB
French Charles X malachite and gilt bronze figurative clock
French, circa 1830
Measures: Height
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Antique Early 19th Century French Charles X Mantel Clocks
Materials
Malachite, Ormolu, Bronze
Empire Ormolu and Patinated Bronze Figural Clock
Located in Kittery Point, ME
In the form of a putto with a wheel barrow carrying a keg mounted with a clock face topped by a
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Bronze
$8,000 Sale Price
20% Off
French Empire Genre Mantel Clock of an Arcadian Hunting Scene
Located in London, GB
A very unusual French Empire Genre Arcadian mantel clock of a hunting scene. The primary subject is
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Antique Early 1800s French Empire Mantel Clocks
Materials
Ormolu, Bronze
French Gilt Bronze Mounted Marine Themed Automaton Mantel Clock
Located in London, GB
French gilt bronze mounted marine themed automaton mantel clock
French, circa 1850
Measures: With
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Mantel Clocks
Materials
Ormolu, Bronze
Antique 19th century quality French boulle bracket clock with original bracket
Located in Ipswich, GB
Antique 19th century quality French boulle bracket clock with original bracket, Fantastic quality
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Antique Early 19th Century French Wall Clocks
Materials
Brass, Ormolu
$4,551 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique French Gilt Bronze Mounted Malachite Turning Mantel Clock
Located in London, GB
Antique French gilt bronze mounted malachite turning mantel clock
French, late 19th century
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks
Materials
Malachite, Bronze, Ormolu
Antique French Japonisme Mantel Clock with Floral Champlevé Enamel
Located in London, GB
Antique French Japonisme mantel clock with floral Champlevé enamel
French, late 19th century
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Antique Late 19th Century French Japonisme Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Clock, Stamped Vincent, 1855
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and most unique French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu, patinated bronze and marble
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Antique French Gilt Bronze and Cut Glass Clock Set
Located in London, GB
This beautiful three-piece clock set is designed in a French neoclassical style, popular in 19th
Category
Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Mantel Clocks
Materials
Ormolu, Bronze
$13,056 / set
19th Century Antique French Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze Clock Garniture
Located in Dublin, IE
Rollin Rue de Bretagne Paris'. France.
The set is comprised of a central clock and two flanking
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks
Materials
Enamel, Ormolu
French Three-Piece Tortoiseshell and Gilt Bronze Clock Set
Located in London, GB
French three-piece tortoiseshell and gilt bronze clock set
French, late 19th century
Clock
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Mantel Clocks
Materials
Ormolu, Bronze
Fine French Louis XV Rocaille Style Sevres Porcelain Gilt Bronze Ormolu Clock
Located in Forney, TX
ormolu) shelf clock with signed Japy Freres eight-day time and strike movement.
Born in Paris, France
Category
Antique 19th Century French Rococo Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Bronze
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Mantle Clock Garniture Set
By Raingo Frères, Samuel Marti
Located in Forney, TX
A luxurious French Louis XVI style gilt bronze ormolu and alabaster (onyx-marble) three piece
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks
Materials
Alabaster, Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu
French Restauration Period Gilt Bronze and Cut-Glass Mantel Clock
Located in London, GB
This antique French mantel clock is crafted from ornate gilt bronze and gilttering cut-glass and
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Antique Early 19th Century French Restauration Mantel Clocks
Materials
Ormolu
French, Greek Revolution or Hellenistic Mantel Clock of Turk on Horseback
Located in London, GB
French Greek Revolution or Hellenistic mantel clock of Greek hero on horseback. Constructed of the
Category
Antique 1820s French Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
19th Century French Boulle Mantle Clock In The Louis XIV Style
Located in Dublin, IE
A fine 19th century Louis XIV style ormolu and brass Boulle style mantel clock, in the manner of
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XIV Mantel Clocks
Materials
Brass, Ormolu
Antique French Sevres Style Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock
Located in London, GB
this mantel clock an exceptional piece. Built in France and retailed by the prestigious London-based
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Neoclassical Mantel Clocks
Materials
Ormolu, Bronze
French 18th Century Louis XVI Period Carrara Marble and Ormolu Garniture Set
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking and high quality French 18th century Louis XVI period white Carrara marble and ormolu
Category
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
French Empire Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock with Venus and Cupid
Located in London, GB
French Empire gilt bronze mantel clock with Venus and Cupid
French, early 19th Century
Measures
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Fine Quality French Empire Baccarat Style Crystal Vase Clock, circa 1860
By Baccarat
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A fine quality French Empire style Baccarat hobnail cut lead crystal glass two handled vase clock
Category
Antique 19th Century French Empire Revival Mantel Clocks
Materials
Ormolu
Louis XV Style Imari Mantle Clock Garniture
Located in Montreal, QC
Louis XV style gilt bronze and porcelain Imari mantel clock and garniture.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Clocks
Materials
Ormolu
$5,800 / set
Antique French Neoclassical Revival Mantel Clock
Urn Garniture Set
By Samuel Marti, Bailey, Banks
Biddle
Located in Forney, TX
A magnificent turn of the late 19th / early 20th century French three piece mantel set, retailed by
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Early 20th Century Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
19th Century French Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Figural Mantel Clock
Located in New York, NY
A fine quality gilt bronze and porcelain figural mantel clock. The figure of a maiden placing a
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Antique 19th Century French Mantel Clocks
Materials
Ormolu, Bronze
Louis XVI Ormolu-Mounted Black and White Marble Mantel Clock by Thiéry, Paris
By Thiéry Paris 1
Located in Tarzana, CA
A Louis XVI ormolu-mounted black and white marble mantel clock by Thiéry, Paris.
Thiery Paris
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Antique Late 18th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks
Materials
Belgian Black Marble, Carrara Marble, Bronze
Late 18th/19th Century French Empire Mantle Clock By Parisian Clockmaker Lepaute
By Lepaute
Located in Dublin, IE
A Fine
Most Impressive French Gilt, Patinated Bronze and White Marble Mantel Clock by Lepaute
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Antique Early 1800s French Neoclassical Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
French Massive Mantel Clock of Psyche and Cupid Signed Deniere
Located in London, GB
French massive mantel clock of Psyche and Cupid signed Deniere. Superb example after the original
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Antique 1810s French Mantel Clocks
Materials
Belgian Black Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
French Chinoiserie/Japanism Dore Bronze and Hand Painted Porcelain Clock
By Ferdinand Barbedienne, Edouard Lievre
Located in New York, NY
. The clock is mounted on four intricately designed dore bronze elephant heads.
France, circa 1870.
Category
Antique 1870s French Japonisme Mantel Clocks
Materials
Ormolu
French Empire Gout d
Egypt Mantle Clock Depicting the Goddess Isis
Located in London, GB
A rare French Empire Gout d'Egypt mantle clock depiciting the Goddess Isis, in ormolu, red or rouge
Category
Antique Early 1800s French Mantel Clocks
Materials
Griotte Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Empire Gilt Bronze Table Clock by Claude Gallé, France, 19th Century
By Claude Galle
Located in Lisbon, PT
This rare early 19th-century French Empire style gilt bronze mantle clock was created by the
Category
Antique 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble, Metal, Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu
$6,587 Sale Price
20% Off
French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Marble, Ormolu and Bronze Garniture Set
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome and high quality French 19th century Napoleon III period black Belgian marble, ormolu
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Mantel Clocks
Materials
Belgian Black Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Beautiful Empire clock in ormolu and patinated bronze
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Fils. Watchmaker to the King in Paris"
Very good ormolu condition.
France. Early 19th century
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Antique Early 19th Century French Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Louis XV ormolu mantel clock by Charles du Tertre, in the Chinoiserie style
Located in London, GB
The case of this Louis XV period mantel clock is attributed to Jean Joseph de Saint-Germain (Paris
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
19th Century French Gilt-Bronze and Champlevé Enamel Four-Glass Mantel Clock
Located in Dublin, IE
A stunning 19th century French Gilt-Bronze and Champlevé Enamel Four-Glass Mantel Clock, of
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Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Mantel Clocks
Materials
Enamel, Ormolu
French Rococo Style Gilt Bronze Clock and Barometer by Charpentier
By Charpentier et Cie
Located in London, GB
Designed in the French Rococo style, this clock and barometer set have been beautifully ornamented
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Rococo Wall Clocks
Materials
Enamel, Ormolu, Bronze
Gilt Bronze Eagle and Marble Ball Clock, France, circa 1900
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Gilt bronze eagle and marble ball clock. France, circa 1900.
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Revival Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble, Ormolu, Bronze
Antique French Eclectic Style Enamel and Gilt Bronze Clock Set
Located in London, GB
Antique French eclectic style enamel and gilt bronze clock set
French, late 19th century
Measures
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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Mantel Clocks
Materials
Ormolu, Bronze, Enamel
Antique French Gilt Bronze, Marble and Tole Revolving Dial Clock
By Francois Vion
Located in London, GB
This exquisite mantel clock was designed in the 19th century in France, inspired by an earlier
Category
Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble, Enamel, Ormolu, Tôle, Bronze
French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Biscuit De Sèvres Garniture Clock Set
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exquisite French 19th century Louis XVI st. Biscuit de Sèvres garniture clock set. The set has a
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks
Materials
Ormolu
French 19th Century Louis XVI St. White Carrara Marble Garniture Clock Set
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An impressive French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu mounted on white Carrara marble clock
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks
Materials
Carrara Marble, Ormolu
19th Century French Pink Porcelain Clock with Cupid
Romantic Emblems
By Japy Frères
Located in London, GB
A Symbolic clock in the Louis XVI style
By Japy Fréres et Cie.
The finely chased ormolu case
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks
Materials
Ormolu, Bronze
19th century French Louis XVI style Rouge Marble Mantle Clock by Raingo Frères
By Raingo Frères
Located in Dublin, IE
A very fine 19th century French Louis XVI style Rouge marble and ormolu mantle clock by Raingo
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks
Materials
Griotte Marble, Enamel, Ormolu
French Red Marble and Gilt Bronze Neoclassical Style Matched Clock Set
By Lemerle Charpentier 1
Located in London, GB
French red marble and gilt bronze Neoclassical style matched clock set
French, late 19th Century
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Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Mantel Clocks
Materials
Griotte Marble, Ormolu
Antique French Belle Époque Rococo Style Bracket Clock by Henry Dasson
By Henry Dasson
Located in London, GB
Antique French Belle Époque Rococo style bracket clock by Henry Dasson
French, 1882
Measures
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Antique Late 19th Century French Rococo Wall Clocks
Materials
Brass, Enamel, Ormolu
French 19th century Belle Époque period Louis XVI st. patinated Bronze, clock
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
, Ormolu, and Rouge Griotte marble clock, signed Falconet. This stunning miniature timepiece is raised by a
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Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Mantel Clocks
Materials
Griotte Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Early 19th Century French Marble Clock signed "lefebure fres 5 rue Beranger"
Located in Dublin, IE
A very fine 19th century Rouge Griotte marble and gilt bronze clock in the Louis XVI style
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks
Materials
Griotte Marble, Ormolu
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French Ormolu Clocks For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of French ormolu clocks for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique French ormolu clocks was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, ormolu and bronze. There are all kinds of French ormolu clocks available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Louis XVI, Empire and neoclassical French ormolu clocks are consistently popular styles. There have been many well-made French ormolu clocks over the years, but those made by Japy Frères, Raingo Frères and Samuel Marti are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are French Ormolu Clocks?
Prices for French ormolu clocks can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, French ormolu clocks begin at $195 and can go as high as $1,919,381, while the average can fetch as much as $8,379.
Finding the Right Clocks for You
A sophisticated clock design, whether it’s a desk clock, mantel clock or large wall clock for your living room, is a decorative object to be admired in your home as much as it is a necessary functional element. This is part of the reason clocks make such superb collectibles. Given the versatility of these treasured fixtures — they’ve long been made in a range of shapes, sizes and styles — a clock can prove integral to your own particular interior decor.
Antique and vintage clocks can whisk us back to the 18th and 19th centuries. When most people think of antique clocks, they imagine an Art Deco Bakelite tabletop clock or wall clock, named for the revolutionary synthetic plastic, Bakelite, of which they’re made, or a stately antique grandfather clock. But the art of clock-making goes way back, transcending continents and encompassing an entire range of design styles and technologies. In short, there are many kinds of clocks depending on your needs.
A variety of wall clocks can be found on 1stDibs. A large antique hand-carved walnut wall clock is best suited to a big room and a flat background given what will likely be outwardly sculptural features, while Georgian grandfather clocks, or longcase clocks, will help welcome rainswept guests into your entryway or foyer. An interactive cuckoo clock, large or small, is guaranteed to bring outsize personality to your living room or dining room. For conversation pieces of a similar breed, mid-century modern enthusiasts go for the curious Ball clock, the first of more than 150 clock models conceived in the studio of legendary architect and designer George Nelson.
Minimalist contemporary clocks and books pair nicely on a shelf, but an eye-catching vintage mantel clock can add balance to your home library while drawing attention to your art and design books and other decorative objects. Ormolu clocks dating from the Louis XVI period, designed in the neoclassical style, are often profusely ornate, featuring architectural flourishes and rich naturalistic details. Rococo-style mantel clocks of Meissen porcelain or porcelain originating from manufacturers in cities such as Limoges, France, during the 18th and 19th centuries, exude an air of imperial elegance on your shelves or side tables and can help give your desk a 19th-century upgrade.
On 1stDibs, find a range of extraordinary antique and vintage clocks today.
Questions About French Ormolu Clocks
- What is ormolu furniture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Ormolu furniture refers to the ornate decoration typically applied to French antique furniture. The decoration is made out of bronze and is then covered with 18 to 24 karat gold. You can shop a collection of ormolu furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- How can I spot an antique clock?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To spot whether or not a clock is antique, note if the clockmaker’s name or company is engraved near the center face of the dial. A paper label may also be pasted on the back of the clock. You can shop a collection of expertly vetted antique clocks from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is an ormolu clock?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An ormolu clock is a timepiece surrounded by gilding, metal covered with a thin layer of gold. The clocks are usually very ornate and designed for display on a mantel or table. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of ormolu clocks.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Check the clock for a manufacturer’s mark or label. Once you have this, you should be able to look up the clock’s brand to see if it is French in origin. A clock is considered antique once it is 100 years old. A professional can also help verify the origin of your clock. Shop an array of expertly vetted antique clocks on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022How you adjust a French mantel clock depends on its design. In many antique clocks, there is a winding slot that says R for Retard on one side and A for Advance on the other. If you wish to make the clock faster, you turn the key toward the R. To slow down the clock, turn the key in the opposite direction toward the A. Find a large collection of French mantel clocks on 1stDibs.
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