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Antique English Coromandel & Sterling Silver "Toulmin & Gale" Lap Desk c. 1885.
$5,500List Price
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 5.75 in (14.61 cm)Width: 14.5 in (36.83 cm)Depth: 11 in (27.94 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:1885
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:New Orleans, LA
- Reference Number:Seller: EBX1371stDibs: LU2854336423282
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