Large Italian Art Deco Portoro Marble 3-Piece Desk Set
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Large Italian Art Deco Portoro Marble 3-Piece Desk Set
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 8.5 in (21.59 cm)Width: 9.63 in (24.47 cm)Depth: 17.75 in (45.09 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 3
- Style:Art Deco (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1920-1930
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. There is one tiny flea bit on the side of the calendar, which when sitting down does not show. The other is a tiny dent on the top of the marble box. See photos for condition.
- Seller Location:Houston, TX
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU869419755462
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