Antique Grand Tour micro mosaic marble desk paperweight with the doves of Pliny
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Antique Grand Tour micro mosaic marble desk paperweight with the doves of Pliny
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 1.19 in (3 cm)Width: 5.91 in (15 cm)Depth: 3.94 in (10 cm)
- Style:Grand Tour (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1870
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Central England, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU6434242459662
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