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Home / Entertainment, Music & Posters / 2021 May 1 - 2 Entertainment & Music Memorabilia Signature Auction - Dallas Auction #7238 / Lot #89026
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    Marlene Dietrich Owned Rotating Desktop Timepiece....

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    Marlene Dietrich Owned Rotating Desktop Timepiece. A rotating desktop timepiece owned by the German-American actress. This clock features a different instrument on each of the four sides. One regular clock face with "Remembrance" on the dial, one hygrometer, a barometer, and a thermometer. The cube-shaped piece is made of black lacquered wood with brass top and corner adornments on a brass foot. Each face is attached to the cube with a hinge and opens for access to the movement.

    Measures 4" x 6.25" x 4". Weighs two pounds, nine ounces. Four corner decorations are absent, there is a crack to barometer crystal and rusting to brass. Also has chipping and scratching. Overall, in Good condition. COA from Heritage Auctions. From the Estate of Marlene Dietrich.

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    (Lots 89001-89489) - 10:00 AM Central Time, Saturday, May 1, 2021.
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