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Roman Glass Lamp
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- Attributed to:The Marbro Lamp Company (Designer)
- Dimensions:Height: 36 in (91.44 cm)Diameter: 11 in (27.94 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:1980
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- Seller Location:Laguna Beach, CA
- Reference Number:Seller: 134971stDibs: LU8536758178
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