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Pair of Late 19th Century Reverse Glass Portraits
$2,525.37List Price
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 24 in (60.96 cm)Width: 18 in (45.72 cm)Depth: 0.1 in (2.54 mm)
- Sold As:Set of 2
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:c.1900
- Condition:
- Seller Location:London, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU103242056392
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