19th Century Italian Bronze Andirons
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19th Century Italian Bronze Andirons
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 45.5 in (115.57 cm)Width: 28 in (71.12 cm)Depth: 12 in (30.48 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 2
- Style:Other (In the Style Of)
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1875
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- Seller Location:New Orleans, LA
- Reference Number:Seller: 29-9875 1stDibs: LU89116931313
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