French Ormolu Bronze, Onyx, and Champlevé Cloisonné Enamel Desk Set, Inkwell
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French Ormolu Bronze, Onyx, and Champlevé Cloisonné Enamel Desk Set, Inkwell
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 3.5 in (8.89 cm)Width: 7 in (17.78 cm)Depth: 7 in (17.78 cm)
- Style:Napoleon III (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1880
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- Seller Location:New York, NY
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1798213674711
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