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Rare French Mid-1800s Liquor Tantalus Drinks Box w. Two Stacks of Leather Books
Price:$2,925
$4,084.25List Price
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 6.3 in (16.01 cm)Width: 10.4 in (26.42 cm)Depth: 8 in (20.32 cm)
- Style:Empire (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1850s
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Please also read our item description.
- Seller Location:Lisse, NL
- Reference Number:Seller: Hw.89648821-USfg1stDibs: LU2341326111772
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