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Tortoiseshell Musical snuff box
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 1.11 in (2.8 cm)Width: 3.55 in (9 cm)Depth: 2.09 in (5.3 cm)
- Style:Victorian (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1850
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor structural damages.
- Seller Location:Zonhoven, BE
- Reference Number:Seller: 341stDibs: LU9250239425382
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