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Early 19th Century French Empire Bookcase with Safe-Deposit-Box, Mahogany
$17,205.08List Price
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 89.38 in (227 cm)Width: 60.63 in (154 cm)Depth: 19.3 in (49 cm)
- Style:Empire (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1810-1830
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Refurbished, suitable for everyday use and polished with shellac.
- Seller Location:Greven, DE
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU5419237673642
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