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Mid-19th Century, French Mechanical Paradox
$3,203.70List Price
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 10 in (25.4 cm)Width: 31.5 in (80.01 cm)Depth: 16 in (40.64 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1850
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- Seller Location:Milan, IT
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU917116940681
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