Antique Coromandel Games Box by Chapman Son & Co, London 19th Century
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Antique Coromandel Games Box by Chapman Son & Co, London 19th Century
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- Creator:Chapman Son & Co. (Retailer)
- Dimensions:Height: 3.15 in (8 cm)Width: 10.63 in (27 cm)Depth: 7.09 in (18 cm)
- Style:Victorian (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1860
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- Seller Location:London, GB
- Reference Number:Seller: 09959c1stDibs: LU950617349852
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