Antique Victorian Silver Plate Travelling Dressing Case, circa 1870
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Antique Victorian Silver Plate Travelling Dressing Case, circa 1870
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 7.88 in (20 cm)Width: 11.82 in (30 cm)Depth: 9.06 in (23 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 12
- Style:Victorian (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1870
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- Seller Location:London, GB
- Reference Number:Seller: 074791stDibs: LU95066269773
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