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this clock has an interesting history; comes with a letter from Ebba Bestgen, describing ownership and export to US. Best part is a separate note alleging it was given by King Gustav III to the Ekstrom family around 1700 {2 hundred years before it was made}. We only print this here to remind us all how easily a little family tale gets remembered as fact. Other examples of this Swedish style can be found in the book: "150 Jahre Lenzkircher Uhren", page 162, different motif and detail, but same size and dial. In addition to the serial number, which is done is typeface that matches Lenzkirch literature, well made mov't bears the number "22" just below center of the back plate; most Lenzkirch spring movements bear a number in the 20's. There is some missing gesso and gilding. Dial, pendulum and hands are original. Ht 36" [90cm]