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German Modernist Chess Set
$3,500List Price
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 4.75 in (12.07 cm)Width: 16 in (40.64 cm)Depth: 16 in (40.64 cm)
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:c. 1930 s
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:New York, NY
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU82851017812
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