19th Century Italian Sorrento Inlaid Mosaic Playing Card Case
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19th Century Italian Sorrento Inlaid Mosaic Playing Card Case
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 5.5 in (13.97 cm)Width: 3.4 in (8.64 cm)Depth: 1.9 in (4.83 cm)
- Style:Belle Époque (Of the Period)
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- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1890
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Wear and minor nicks to the surface, in remarkable condition for for an inlaid piece of this age.
- Seller Location:Stamford, CT
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU803033199432
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