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Antique Travelling Author
s Writing Box, English, Correspondence Case, Victorian
Price:$2,585.77
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 7.88 in (20 cm)Width: 12.21 in (31 cm)Depth: 6.7 in (17 cm)
- Style:Late Victorian (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1880
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Presented in very good antique condition.
- Seller Location:Hele, Devon, GB
- Reference Number:Seller: 18.96111stDibs: LU2645337290942
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