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Large Italian Bronze Mounted Porphyry Casket, 19th Century

About the Item

The borders of the casket are mounted with varied stones including marble, agate and porphyry. Offered with a letter on the stationery of George W. Funk, dealers of Italian and Spanish Antiques, 854 Lexington Ave. New York, and dated December 2, 1925, stating that the box is circa 1750 and had once belonged to Prince Lichtenstein of Vienna.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 10.5 in (26.67 cm)Width: 16 in (40.64 cm)Depth: 10.5 in (26.67 cm)
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    19th Century
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  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: k20651stDibs: LU146822812512

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