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Shelf Clock, c.1865
Attributed to John Smith & Sons
London, England

Skelton movements have no solid plates, allowing the clockwork to be visible. A figure of Napoleon with two lions beside him are positioned at the base of this timepiece.

Donated by New York University
83.82.2281

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