Chippendale Mahogany Bookcase or Cabinet
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Chippendale Mahogany Bookcase or Cabinet
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 80 in (203.2 cm)Width: 40.5 in (102.87 cm)Depth: 17 in (43.18 cm)
- Style:George III (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1780
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:San Francisco, CA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU79041247228
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