19th Century American or English Regency Giltwood Bulls-Eye Mirror
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19th Century American or English Regency Giltwood Bulls-Eye Mirror
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 22 in (55.88 cm)Width: 22 in (55.88 cm)Depth: 3 in (7.62 cm)
- Style:Neoclassical (Of the Period)
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- Place of Origin:
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- Date of Manufacture:1810
- Condition:Minor losses.
- Seller Location:Louisville, KY
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU88751130566
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