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Rare 8 Day Marine Chronometer
$18,849List Price
About the Item
- Creator:Parkinson Frodsham (Maker)
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- Date of Manufacture:1840
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- Seller Location:Lincolnshire, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU9176900163
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