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Antique 20th Cen English Solid Silver Novelty Tortoise Desk Bell, Chester c.1923
Price:$3,260.55
$4,368.88List Price
About the Item
- Creator:Grey Co., Chester (Maker)
- Dimensions:Height: 1.97 in (5 cm)Width: 5.71 in (14.5 cm)Depth: 3.15 in (8 cm)
- Style:Other (In the Style Of)
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- Date of Manufacture:1932
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading. In Great Condition - Wear consistent with age. Please refer to photographs.
- Seller Location:Royal Tunbridge Wells, GB
- Reference Number:Seller: J108581stDibs: LU1348241888842
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