19th Century Swiss Eight Air Rosewood Cylinder Box
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19th Century Swiss Eight Air Rosewood Cylinder Box
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 5.52 in (14 cm)Width: 19.3 in (49 cm)Depth: 7.49 in (19 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1880
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- Seller Location:London, GB
- Reference Number:Seller: 058501stDibs: LU95062709172
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