French Ocularist's Glass Eye Cabinet
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French Ocularist's Glass Eye Cabinet
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- Dimensions:Height: 56.25 in (142.88 cm)Width: 17.63 in (44.79 cm)Depth: 11.88 in (30.18 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:19th century
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- Seller Location:New Orleans, LA
- Reference Number:Seller: 31-69591stDibs: LU891134916742
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