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Antique Empire Revival French Ormolu Mounted Desk, 19th Century
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 79 in (200.66 cm)Width: 180 in (457.2 cm)Depth: 95 in (241.3 cm)
- Style:Empire Revival (In the Style Of)
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- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1880
- Condition:
- Seller Location:London, GB
- Reference Number:Seller: A13981stDibs: LU950621274622
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