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Extremely Rare Coco De Mer Silver Mounted Box
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 7 in (17.78 cm)Width: 12 in (30.48 cm)Depth: 11 in (27.94 cm)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:Seychelles
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1920's
- Condition:Excellent as found condition. No big scuffs scratches or breaks.
- Seller Location:New York, NY
- Reference Number:1stDibs: U12041778421531
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