Venetian Double-Door Hobnail Safe, Circa 1680
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Venetian Double-Door Hobnail Safe, Circa 1680
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- Dimensions:Height: 83.5 in (212.09 cm)Width: 46.75 in (118.75 cm)Depth: 25.75 in (65.41 cm)
- Style:Other (In the Style Of)
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- Date of Manufacture:Circa 1680
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- Seller Location:New Orleans, LA
- Reference Number:Seller: 31-59431stDibs: LU891136109422
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