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Victorian Hard Stone Agate Cameo Stickpin of Psyche
About the Item
- Style:Victorian
- Place of Origin:United Kingdom
- Period:1860-1869
- Date of Manufacture:1860
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Baltimore, MD
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU25112317922
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