Immaculate and Apparently Unused Victorian Coromandel Dressing Case
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Immaculate and Apparently Unused Victorian Coromandel Dressing Case
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 7.5 in (19.05 cm)Width: 12.5 in (31.75 cm)Depth: 9.5 in (24.13 cm)
- Style:Victorian (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1869
- Condition:In 30 years I have never come across a dressing case of this quality in such an unused and immaculate condition. A new Bramah key could be made if required as original lacking.
- Seller Location:By, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU102525307863
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