Anglo Indian Box with Mother-of-Pearl Inlay
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Anglo Indian Box with Mother-of-Pearl Inlay
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 2.25 in (5.72 cm)Width: 8 in (20.32 cm)Depth: 4.875 in (12.39 cm)
- Style:Anglo-Indian (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1890
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Stamford, CT
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU803012251151
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