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A 19th Century French Napoléon III Sèvres Porcelain Surtout de Table
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- Similar to:Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres (Manufacturer)
- Dimensions:Height: 21.26 in (54 cm)Diameter: 14.18 in (36 cm)
- Style:Napoleon III (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1880
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Saint-Ouen, FR
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU2612335361002
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