Tibetan Flint Striker, c. 1850
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Tibetan Flint Striker, c. 1850
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- Dimensions:Height: 5.5 in (13.97 cm)Width: 4.5 in (11.43 cm)Depth: 1.75 in (4.45 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1850
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Chicago, IL
- Reference Number:Seller: CMKH0371stDibs: LU820015675041
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