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Antique Classical American Philadelphia Desk in Mahogany with Double Pedestal
Located in Miami, FL
A very handsome and functional classical American bureau desk in dark Cuban mahogany, likely from
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Antique Late 19th Century American American Classical Desks and Writing ...

Materials

Mahogany

Federal Partners' Desk in Mahogany, Philadelphia, circa 1820
Located in Miami, FL
A beautiful Philadelphia partners desk in mahogany with gadrooned top and apron resting on center
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Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Desks

Materials

Brass

Biedermeier Oval Desk in the style of Josef Danhauser
Located in New York, NY
Very rare find. One of the most striking desks we've ever encountered. Presenting an iconic
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Birch

A Napoleon III Parquetry Pedestal Desk By Guillaume Grohé
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
An Important Napoleon III Gilt-Bronze Mounted Parquetry Pedestal Desk, By Guillaume Grohé. France
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu

Important Italian Angiolo Barbetti Firenze Antique Cherub Desk Library Table
By Angiolo Barbetti
Located in GB
. Makers Bibliography: Meyer, Jonathan, Great Exhibitions: London, New York, Paris, Philadelphia, 1851
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Antique 1860s Italian High Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Rare Gilt-Bronze Mounted Marquetry Pedestal Desk by François Linke, circa 1900
By François Linke
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A rare gilt bronze mounted marquetry pedestal desk by François Linke. French, circa 1900
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

George IV Mahogany Pedestal Partners' Desk
Located in Downingtown, PA
George IV Mahogany Pedestal Partners' Desk, Circa 1830 The George Iv mahogany partner's desk has a
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Antique Early 19th Century English George IV Desks

Materials

Mahogany

George IV Mahogany Pedestal Partners' Desk
George IV Mahogany Pedestal Partners' Desk
H 26.5 in W 52.75 in D 32.5 in
Antique 19th Century English Georgian Rosewood Campaign Writing Slope Desk 14"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique 19th Century English Georgian campaign writing slope, box or travel desk. Made of walnut
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Antique 19th Century Campaign Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Onyx and Enamel Desk Clock by J.E. Caldwell
Located in New Orleans, LA
The Art Deco style is beautifully executed in this enchanting desk clock by J.E. Caldwell. The
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20th Century American Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Onyx, Enamel

A Bronze and Walnut Papiolo Desk by Lawrence Welker IV
Located in Lambertville, NJ
This is a one of a kind desk with a sculpted bronze base and live edge walnut top. The artist
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Desks

Materials

Bronze

19th Century American Cutler & Sons Model 1 Roll Top Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
Philadelphia in 1876, is because it is one of their very rare model number 1 desks and the detail and quality
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Antique Late 19th Century American American Craftsman Desks

Materials

Walnut

Renaissance-Revival Desk in Black Umber with Trestle Base, Grand Rapids
Located in Miami, FL
A Renaissance-revival desk or sofa table in walnut with dark, ebonized umber finish & featuring
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Vintage 1920s American Renaissance Revival Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Early Chinoiserie Japanned Leather Top Desk and Chair Set - Nichols and Stone
By Nichols & Stone
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A beautiful japanned Nichols & Stone chinoiserie desk and matching chair set. The desk itself is
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Early 20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Desks

Materials

Metal

J.E.Caldwell & Co. Art Deco Desk Clock circa 1930s with Engraved Dial
By J.E. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: J.E.Caldwell, Philadelphia STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Desk Clock METAL / MATERIAL
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Nickel

MCM Desk by Robert John Co. Walnut & White Painted Steel Frame & Laminate Top
By Knoll
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome Mid-Century Modern smaller writing desk by the Robert John Co. of Philadelphia
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Metal

Important 1939 Walnut Art Deco Modern "Dashboard" Desk by Alexis De Sakhnoffsky
By Count Alexis de Sakhnoffsky
Located in Lafayette, IN
If it appears this 1930s Art Moderne desk has a dashboard, that's by design... The design of
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Vintage 1930s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Walnut

Louis XVI Mahogany And Ormolu Mounted Bureau Plat By Martin Carlin
Located in Essex, MA
This desk is by one of the finest makers in France during the fourth quarter of the 18th century
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu

Regence Style Gilt Bronze-Mounted Bureau Plat by Zwiener, circa 1890
By Joseph-Emmanuel Zwiener
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
gilt-bronze encadrement above three frieze drawers with foliate handles. The desk is raised on cabriole
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Antique Late 19th Century French Régence Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Louis XV Style Parquetry Inlaid Writing-Table by François Linke, circa 1890
By François Linke
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
reverse. The desk is fitted to each side with leather-lined pull-out writing slides and is raised on
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Regence Style Trellis Parquetry Bureau Plat by François Linke, circa 1890
By François Linke
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
three dummy drawers to the reverse, all with foliate-cast frame and handles. The sides of the desk are
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Antique Late 19th Century French Régence Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Regence Style Ebonised Bureau Plat by Sormani, circa 1880
By Paul Sormani
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
, (Paris), 2010. Meyer, Jonathan. Great Exhibitions - London, New York, Paris, Philadelphia, 1851-1900
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Antique Late 19th Century French Régence Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

19th Century, Louis XV Revival Ormolu-Mounted Bonheur Du Jour by Diehl
By Charles-Guillaume Diehl
Located in London, by appointment only
Petersburg - Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam - Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia & Château de Compiègne
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu

Rare Louis XV Style Marquetry Inlaid Bureau de Dame François Linke, circa 1980
By François Linke
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
. Great Exhibitions - London, New York, Paris, Philadelphia, 1851-1900, Antique Collectors' Club
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

American Walnut Upholstered Desk Chair, Philadelphia, Circa 1730
Located in Hollywood, SC
American walnut desk chair with carved scrolled rails, vase formed shaped splat back, scalloped
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Antique 1730s American American Colonial Side Chairs

Materials

Muslin, Upholstery, Walnut

Fantastic American Centennial Solid Walnut Philadelphia Carved Secretary Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
From Slatoff Estate. Walnut. 2piece. Top has 2 glass doors containing 2 shelves. Bottom has 5 dovetail drawers and drop down door with fitted interior. 98 3/4" h x 41 7/8" w x 22 1/2...
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Antique 1870s American Federal Secretaires

Materials

Walnut

Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze Encrier by Paul Sormani, French c 1870
By Paul Sormani
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
, Jonathan. Great Exhibitions - London, New York, Paris, Philadelphia, 1851-1900, Antique Collectors' Club
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Important Exhibition Encrier by François Linke and Léon Messagé, circa 1900
By François Linke
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
, (Woodbridge, UK), 2003. Meyer, Jonathan. Great Exhibitions - London, New York, Paris, Philadelphia, 1851-1900
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco J.E. Caldwell Table Clock
By J.E. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New Orleans, LA
bygone era. Venerable American jeweler J. E. Caldwell & Co. from Philadelphia is known for its Art
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20th Century American Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Enamel

Art Deco J.E. Caldwell Table Clock
Art Deco J.E. Caldwell Table Clock
H 3.25 in W 2.5 in D 2.13 in
Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Bureau de Dame, by François Linke
By François Linke
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
. Meyer, Jonathan. Great Exhibitions - London, New York, Paris, Philadelphia, 1851-1900, Antique
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Desks

Materials

Ormolu

19th Century American Standing Clock by J.E Caldwell & Co
By J.E. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Vaughan, ON
A very fine 19th century American standing clock by J.E Caldwell & Co, made in Philadelphia, USA
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Antique Mid-19th Century American Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze

19th Century American Standing Clock by J.E Caldwell & Co
19th Century American Standing Clock by J.E Caldwell & Co
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H 16.93 in W 7.49 in D 4.14 in
Amuneal’s Collector’s 4 Bay Office Unit
By Amuneal
Located in New York, NY
with desk, adjustable display shelving, drawers and lateral files. All of the wood on this unit is
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2010s American Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

Massive 1880 Antique Ormolu Bronze Enameled Automaton Musical Bracket Clock
By Winterhalder and Hofmeier
Located in Danville, CA
exclusive retailer Bailey, Banks and Biddle, Philadelphia and centered by an elaborate roundel of beautiful
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Antique Late 19th Century German Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Rare 20th Century Mahogany Dressing Table with Electrical Lights
By Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Ltd.
Located in London, GB
a kneehole desk with a modesty screen, rising from Chippendale style carved bracket feet, the banks
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20th Century English Art Deco Desks

Materials

Silver, Enamel, Ormolu

Amuneal’s Leather Stool (Desk/Vanity)
By Amuneal
Located in New York, NY
texture to the design. These stools are fabricated and finished in our Philadelphia-Based furniture studio.  
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2010s American Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

English George III Mahogany Secretary Desk and Bookcase, 18th Century
Located in Shippensburg, PA
GEORGE III MAHOGANY SECRETARY DESK AND BOOKCASE England, circa last quarter of the 18th century
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Antique 18th Century English George III Secretaires

Materials

Brass

American Regency Mahogany Four Drawer Center Table with Desk, Phila, C. 1790
Located in Hollywood, SC
American Regency mahogany four drawer circular center table with a fitted interior writing desk
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Antique 1790s American Regency Center Tables

Materials

Brass

1970s Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates Bronze and Mohair Bucket Desk Chair
By Ward Bennett, Brickel Associates
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a 1970s production bucket desk / office chair, designed by Ward Bennett and
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Vintage 1970s American Modern Chairs

Materials

Bronze

Gilt Bronze-Mounted Mahogany Desk Chair by François Linke, circa 1910
By François Linke
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A gilt bronze-mounted mahogany desk chair by François Linke. French, circa 1910. Signed 'F
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Chairs

Wrought Iron Dining Table 1970s, Italy
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in Antwerp, BE
glass presented in excellent condition also suitable as an important desk or console table. Vintage
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Wrought Iron Dining Table 1970s, Italy
Wrought Iron Dining Table 1970s, Italy
H 29.53 in W 63 in D 39.38 in
Rococo Style Steinway Centennial Concert Grand Carved Rosewood
Located in Leeds, GB
music desk and ornately carved, reverse scroll legs. Piano is rebuilt. The piano cheek features a
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Antique Late 19th Century German Rococo Musical Instruments

Materials

Rosewood

Antique Gothic Revival Bronze Candle Holder w. Saint Christopher & Child Jesus
Located in Lisse, NL
these rare antiques we found that the Philadelphia Museum of Art also have an original antique one in
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Early 20th Century Dutch Gothic Revival Religious Items

Materials

Metal, Brass, Bronze

Amuneal’s Collector's Knife Edge Console
By Amuneal
Located in New York, NY
unique floating design make it a great entry table, home office desk, make-up table or bathroom vanity
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2010s American Modern Console Tables

Materials

Brass

Balcomb Greene Wind Ocean Sun 1963
By Balcomb Greene
Located in Hudson, NY
, Washington, D.C. Joslyn Art Museum, Omaha, NE Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, Philadelphia, PA Norton
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paint

S.S. United States Thermometer
Located in Hanover, MA
" high and 5.25" wide. This table/desk top thermometer is in a leather clad wood case with an enameled
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Vintage 1950s British Mid-Century Modern Nautical Objects

Materials

Leather

S.S. United States Thermometer
S.S. United States Thermometer
H 4.75 in W 5.25 in D 3.5 in
Pristine Florence Knoll Sofa for Knoll International
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, sofas and desks with chrome legs, collegially oval meeting tables, and futuristic multilevel interiors
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Early 2000s American Modern Sofas

Materials

Stainless Steel

Balcomb Greene "The Cliffs", 1978
By Balcomb Greene
Located in Hudson, NY
Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, Philadelphia, PA Norton Simon Museum, Pasadena, CA Portland Museum of
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paint

Balcomb Greene "The Cliffs", 1978
Balcomb Greene "The Cliffs", 1978
H 62 in W 56 in D 2 in
Kila Red Dog Rolling Table Lamp by Harry Allen for IKEA
By Harry Allen, IKEA
Located in Topeka, KS
collection of MoMA, the Brooklyn Museum of Art, the Denver Museum of Art and the Philadelphia Museum of Art
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

38 Star Antique American Flag, Colorado Statehood, ca 1876-1889
Located in York County, PA
only scarce, but desirable; perfect for display over a mantle, behind a desk, over a bed or a hearth
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Antique Late 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Silk

Pristine Florence Knoll Sofa for Knoll International
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, sofas and desks with chrome legs, collegially oval meeting tables, and futuristic multilevel interiors
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Early 2000s American Modern Sofas

Materials

Stainless Steel

Large Scale Printed Kerchief of the Signing of the Declaration of Independence
Located in York County, PA
). They stand in Independence Hall before the desk of John Hancock, president of the governing body. It
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Antique Mid-19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Cotton

Pristine Florence Knoll Sofa for Knoll International
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, sofas and desks with chrome legs, collegially oval meeting tables, and futuristic multilevel interiors
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Sofas

Materials

Stainless Steel

Louis XVI Style Mahogany Gilt Bronze Centre Table by Paul Sormani, circa 1890
By Jean-Henri Riesener, Paul Sormani
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
l'Amateur, (Paris), 2010. Meyer, Jonathan. Great Exhibitions - London, New York, Paris, Philadelphia, 1851
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Center Tables

Materials

Bronze

Louis XVI Style Commode after Jean-Henri Riesener by François Linke, circa 1905
By Jean-Henri Riesener, François Linke
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
lattice work, as appears on this commode, used on the desk for the Comte d'Orsay, talks of 'mosaic
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Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

Philadelphia Federal Walnut Slant Lid Desk
Located in New York, NY
Containing fitted interior cubby holes centering an inlaid prospect door all above the four cock beaded long drawers with contemporary stamped American eagle brasses with bale handle...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Desks

Materials

Brass

Ernesto Petralli and Fratello Writing Desk-Bookcase, XIXth
By Ernesto Petralli & Fratello
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Ernesto Petrallia and Fratello (1839 - fl.1853-1897) Writing desk-bookcase Stamped FRAT PETRALLI
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Antique 1890s Italian Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Chippendale Mahogany Lift-Top Desk
Located in New Hope, PA
A Chippendale mahogany slant-top desk, the lift top opening to reveal a well featuring a gallery
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Antique 1780s American Chippendale Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Chippendale Mahogany Lift-Top Desk
Chippendale Mahogany Lift-Top Desk
H 35.25 in W 26.75 in D 20.75 in
Vintage Naval & Military Ships Foredeck Bell Vietnam Era
Located in Palm City, FL
bracket. The bracket is brass plated aluminum that was cast by J.M. Loeffler of Philadelphia, a Vietnam
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Vintage 1960s American Desk Accessories

Knoll Task Arm Chairs. by Bill Stephens
By Knoll, Bill Stephens
Located in New London, CT
started at Knoll as an assistant prototype builder after his graduation from the Philadelphia Museum
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Antique Turn of Century Ivory Sex Netsuke (Bonerific)
Located in Brunswick, ME
burning lamps. By the 1890s B&H had showrooms in New York, Boston, Philadelphia and Chicago. Their high
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Early 20th Century Paperweights

Materials

Brass

Bradley Hubbard B&H Gold/Gilded Bookends Federal Neoclassical Building w/Columns
Located in Brunswick, ME
burning lamps. By the 1890s B&H had showrooms in New York, Boston, Philadelphia and Chicago. Their high
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Early 20th Century American Paperweights

Materials

Iron

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