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Mid-Century Modern Wood Block Clock with Brass Toned Hands
Located in Seattle, WA
A sculptural mid-century modern wood block clock featuring a minimalist rectangular form with softly rounded corners at the clock face.The case is crafted from richly grained hardwoo...
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Wood
Vintage Mid Century Modern Handmade Wooden Clock.
Located in Seattle, WA
Mid Century Modern Wooden Clock with Four Deferent Types Of Wood Grain. Operational Ability Unknown. Vintage Condition Consistent with Age as Pictured....
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
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Wood
Vintage Clock With Ceramic Face and Wooden Frame
Located in Seattle, WA
Clock with Intricate Hands, Circular Number system. Has not been Operationally Tested. May or May not Work. Wear and Tear Consistent with Age. Box H17
Dimensions. 13 W ; 2 D ; 13 H
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
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