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17th c. Italian Lecturn
Located in New Orleans, LA
Beautifully Carved and Parcel Gilt Lecturn with original Iron Lights
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Spanish Music Stands
Materials
Wood
$32,000
19th c. Giltwood Barometer
Located in New Orleans, LA
Carved and Giltwood Louis XVI Style Barometer
Category
Antique 19th Century French Scientific Instruments
Materials
Giltwood
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