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Anglo Indian Bone and Tortoise Shell Box
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 3 in (7.62 cm)Width: 6 in (15.24 cm)Depth: 5 in (12.7 cm)
- Style:Anglo-Indian (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1880
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. One band missing half, one cracked.
- Seller Location:Stamford, CT
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU803015327632
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