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Superb English Silver and Enamel Casket by William Comyns
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- Creator:William Comyns (Maker)
- Dimensions:Height: 11 in (27.94 cm)Width: 23 in (58.42 cm)Depth: 15 in (38.1 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:1899
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- Seller Location:London, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU2015321378422
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