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Period: 1840s
English Cast Brass Woodsman & Canine Doorstop, Circa 1840
Located in Charleston, SC
English cast brass woodsman doorstop leaning against tree with axe, hatchet under belt , and his canine companion . Mid-19th Century.
Category

English George IV Antique 1840s Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass, Lead

c1840 French Louis Philippe Documented Baccarat "Chamber Stick" Candle Holder
Located in Opa Locka, FL
c1840 French Louis Philippe Crystal "Chamber Stick" Candle Night Lamp. Documented and made by Baccarat France. Rare treasure.
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Louis Philippe Antique 1840s Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal

Napoleon III Gilt Bronze Inkwell from France, C. 1840
Located in Dallas, TX
This piece of nineteenth-century French elegance is sure to be the envy of any collector. The Napoleon III gilt bronze inkwell is a prized find, crafted in circa 1840 France with int...
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French Napoleon III Antique 1840s Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Staffordshire Porcellaneous Rabbit Figure
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Staffordshire Pottery porcellaneous figure which features a rabbit, recumbent on an oval base. Dull gilt embellishment. Decorated 'in the round' - decoration to front and reverse. Op...
Category

English Victorian Antique 1840s Decorative Objects

Materials

Pottery

Large Victorian Box, Mahogany on Oak, England, circa 1840
Located in Regensburg, DE
Large early Victorian box, Mahogany on oak, England circa 1840 Large body in mahogany veneered on oak. In the lid with fan inlay work in maple. Standing on 4 carved feet. Inside with 1 brass...
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English Victorian Antique 1840s Decorative Objects

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Siber Relief King Ludwig I. von Bayern by Ludwig Leigh
Located in Munich, DE
This miniature relief portrait of King Ludwig I. of Bavaria is made out of chased silver. I has been executed by Ludwig Leigh and is signed L.Leigh. The po...
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German Biedermeier Antique 1840s Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver

Victorian sterling silver snuff box made in Birmingham in 1843
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1843 by Francis Clark, this attractive, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Snuff Box, features an ornate border, engine turned decoration and a gilt inter...
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English Victorian Antique 1840s Decorative Objects

Materials

Sterling Silver

Isaac Pearson Reading PA Walnut Tall Clock with Rare Jacob Kunsman Case, C 1845
Located in Milford, NH
A splendid Empire walnut veneered tall clock with swan’s neck split pediment crest with bullseye rosettes and three wooden ball & spire finials surmounting an arched front glass door...
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American Empire Antique 1840s Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Antique Austrian Silver Candle Holders
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique Austrian silver candlesticks; an addition to our continental silverware collection These ...
Category

Austrian Antique 1840s Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver

Pair of Antique Russian Ormolu and Amethyst Cut-Glass Compotes
Located in New York, NY
A fine pair of antique Russian ormolu and amethyst cut-glass compotes, 19th century. This pair of navette-shaped bowls cut with lozenge pattern and flanke...
Category

European Neoclassical Antique 1840s Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Victorian English Sterling Silver Taper Candle Holders
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique Victorian English cast sterling silver taper candlesticks; an addition of our ornamental silverware collection These exceptional antique Victorian cast sterling silver taper candlesticks have a plain classical English form. The cylindrical capitals are encircled with bands of tooled decoration and retain the original hallmarked detachable push fit sconces. The waisted section of each column features a plain panelled quatrefoil shaped knop. These Victorian taper candlesticks have quatrefoil shaped stepped bases with central plain sunken wells. Each taper candlestick does not have a weighted base. Condition These solid silver taper candlesticks are an exceptional gauge of silver, fine quality and in excellent presentation condition. Full hallmarks struck to the surface of each base and full hallmarks to the sleeve of each sconce are all very clear; the full hallmarks to the base of one candlestick has wear in keeping with age, but remains clear and legible. Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of these antique solid...
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English Victorian Antique 1840s Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Pair of French Porcelain Perfume Bottles, Jacob Petit, circa 1850
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French porcelain perfume bottles, Jacob Petit, circa 1850.
Category

French Antique 1840s Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Monumental Pair of French Paris Porcelain Botanical Painted Vases with Rams Head
Located in New York, NY
A monumental and palace size pair of green Paris porcelain vases exquisitely hand-painted with botanical still life panel on one side and lovers in a royal garden on the reverse. The...
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French Louis XVI Antique 1840s Decorative Objects

100% Original Painted Swedish Mora Clock
Located in Hollywood, FL
This 100% Original Painted Swedish Mora clock was found at an Estate Auction in Ratvik Sweden. New Battery works and a reproduction face have been installed, the Original works and f...
Category

Swedish Country Antique 1840s Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Pair of Large and Exotic Paris Porcelain Vases, circa 1840
Located in New York, NY
Pair of large and exotic Paris porcelain vases, circa 1840. With exotic figures in riverscapes.
Category

French Antique 1840s Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of English Polished Steel Wheat Sheaths Book Ends, Circa 1840
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of English cast polished steel wheat sheaths book ends resting on step back rectangular plinths, Early 19th Century.
Category

English George IV Antique 1840s Decorative Objects

Materials

Steel

Green Hand Blown Glass Bottle from Mid-19th Century, France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This antique French hand-blown glass bottle, dating back to the mid-19th century, captivates with its rich, deep olive hue and rustic charm. Artisanally crafted, each piece in this c...
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French Antique 1840s Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

19th Century Lectern Louis-Philippe Period
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
This Louis-Philippe period table lectern in cherrywood resting on four turned legs, has three positions for three different reading angles. France, circa 1840.
Category

French Louis Philippe Antique 1840s Decorative Objects

Materials

Cherry

Austrian Biedermeier Jeweled Silver Gilt Casket with Cameos, 1846
Located in New York, NY
Austrian Biedermeier silver gilt casket, 1846. Bellied, lobed, and rectangular. Hinged cover same and concave with raised center and swing-mounted scroll bracket cast handle with flowers. Hardstone mounts including porphyry and lapis lazuli as well as cabochon jewels. On front two turquoise cabochon...
Category

Austrian Biedermeier Antique 1840s Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver

Swedish Mora Clock Norrlands Model 100% Original Paint
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Swedish Mora Clock Norrlands model its 100% Original paint. I found her at an estate auction in Bollnas, Sweden.
Category

Swedish Country Antique 1840s Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Pair of 19th Century Ormolu Mounted Baccarat Crystal Celeste Blue Opaline Vases
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Ormolu Mounted Baccarat Crystal Celeste Blue Opaline Vases. Each vase is of amphora form with a wide upper mouth that extends downwards ...
Category

French Louis XVI Antique 1840s Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal, Ormolu

Pair of English Porcelain Floral Covered Vases, circa 1840
Located in New York, NY
Pair of English porcelain floral covered vases, circa 1840.
Category

British Antique 1840s Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of English Barley Twist Candlesticks with Circular Faceted Bases, C. 1840
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of English barley twist single candlesticks with flanking bobeches and circular faceted reeded bases, Mid 19th century.
Category

English William IV Antique 1840s Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Tunbridge Ware Box with Perspective Cubes c1840
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Tunbridge ware box with perspective cubes Date : c1840 Period : Victoria Origin : Tunbridge Wells or Tonbridge, Kent Decoration : Perspective cube work set within a band of...
Category

British Victorian Antique 1840s Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Green Globe Decanter with Nine Matching Glasses
Located in Steyning, West sussex
A Victorian green slice cut globe decanter with nitch cut neck and star cut in base with nine matching slice cut wine glasses. Attributed to Richardson ...
Category

English Victorian Antique 1840s Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass

Victorian Sterling Silver Inkstand
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver desk standish; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection This exceptional antique Victorian sterling silver desk standish has a naturalistic-shaped form. The surface of the stand is embellished with impressive bright cut engraved scrolling leaf and floral ornamentation, incorporating a scroll bordered cartouche bearing the contemporary bright cut engraved crest of an elephant's head. The stand is further ornamented with scrolling designs encompassing an oval recess, composing a pen well. The rim of the body of the sterling silver inkstand...
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British Victorian Antique 1840s Decorative Objects

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Vinaigrette
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver castle top vinaigrette depicting Abbotsford House; an addition to our collectable box collection This exceptional antique Victorian silver vinaigrette has a rectangular form with rounded corners. The cover of this fine vinaigrette is embellished with a scene of Abbotsford House in high relief. The sides of the box are encompassed with panels of undulating ornamentation. The underside of the box is ornamented with engine turned decoration incorporating a rectangular cartouche displaying the contemporary engraved inscription 'J.E to S.E, 17th April 1821'. Both the base and cover are embellished with applied scrolling leaf decorated borders. The hinged silver vinaigrette cover allows access to the original hallmarked hinged, pierced decorated silver gilt grille and original gilded interior. A historical country house which was the former residence of renowned novelist and poet Sir Walter Scott, situated in the Scottish Borders...
Category

English Victorian Antique 1840s Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Cubic Biedermeier Box, Mahogany and Maple, Austria, circa 1840
Located in Regensburg, DE
Cubic Biedermeier box, mahogany and maple, Austria circa 1840 Rare cubic shaped decorative box form the Biedermeier period. Mahogany veneered with maple inlays. Oak base. Restored a...
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Austrian Biedermeier Antique 1840s Decorative Objects

Materials

Mahogany, Maple, Oak

French Antique Ormolu Mantel Clock by Leroy Commemorating Napoleon Bonaparte
Located in London, GB
This fine mantel clock is cast entirely in ormolu by celebrated Parisian clockmaker Leroy and commemorates the return of Napoleon's ashes to France in 1840. The clock is set on a rectangular, tiered base with four decorative feet. The lower tier is centred with a sleeping lion above a plaque showing the scarf, sword and hat of Napoleon. There is a relief plaque above the lion showing a ship off St Helena (the location of Napoleon's exile) and to either side further decorations formed as martial trophies. To the top of the plaque is a portrait medallion of Napoleon with winged cherubs and the letter 'N'. The circular dial of the clock, signed 'Leroy a Paris', is set to the centre above the base within an ormolu border and flanked by the figures of France and an eagle to either side. Between them they hold an urn, which bears the inscription 'Ste Helene / 5 Mai 1821'. The figure of France holds a flag inscribed 'France 1840.' This clock was produced in 1840 by Parisian clockmaker Leroy et fils...
Category

French Napoleon III Antique 1840s Decorative Objects

Materials

Ormolu

A Pair of Early 19th Century Meissen Porcelain Figures of Swans
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of Early 19th Century Meissen Porcelain Figures of Swans. This pair of swans portrays the graceful form of these birds with a level of artistry that is truly exceptional. The...
Category

German Rococo Revival Antique 1840s Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

English Porcelain Tulip Vase, circa 1840
Located in New York, NY
English porcelain tulip vase, circa 1840.
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English Antique 1840s Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Fine Pair of Early Victorian Amethyst Cornucopia Candlesticks
Located in Steyning, West sussex
A fine pair of early Victorian cornucopias of exceptional quality on white marble bases mounted with finely chased gilt bronze elephant heads supp...
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British Victorian Antique 1840s Decorative Objects

Materials

Ormolu

Berlin Faience Black Chinoiserie Covered Urn
Located in New York, NY
Of ginger jar shape with outscrolled handles, surmounted by a pierced lid with knob-form finial; decorated with Court figures in a pagoda riverscape.
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German Chinoiserie Antique 1840s Decorative Objects

Materials

Faience

19th Century Austrian Steel and Granite Table Clock
Located in Stockholm, SE
An unusual Austrian polished steel and cut Schardinger Granite table clock, neo Gothic. Made around. 1840. The case and base in very good condition and with the original pendulum. Fi...
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Austrian Gothic Revival Antique 1840s Decorative Objects

Materials

Granite, Steel

Large Pair of Victorian 4 Shell Candelabra - 22" tall - Hallmarked in 1844/45
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1844 & 1845 by Walter Knowle & Co., this stylish, and large pair of Antique Sterling Silver Candelabra, are in the '4 shell' style, and will hold 4 candles...
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English Victorian Antique 1840s Decorative Objects

Materials

Sterling Silver

19th Century Sterling Silver Locking Biscuit Box
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Swedish silver locking biscuit box; an addition to our silver teaware collection This exceptional...
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Swedish Antique 1840s Decorative Objects

Materials

Sterling Silver

Victorian English Sterling Silver Meat Skewers / Letter Openers
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, large pair of antique Victorian English sterling silver letter openers/meat skewers; an addition to our Victorian silv...
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Great Britain (UK) Victorian Antique 1840s Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Parcel Gilt Go-to-bed Candle Holder
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, antique Victorian English sterling silver parcel gilt Go-To-Bed candlestick; an addition to our silver candlestick / can...
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British Victorian Antique 1840s Decorative Objects

Materials

Sterling Silver

Painted Swedish Mora Clock
Located in Hollywood, FL
this is a painted Swedish mora clock. I have installed New battery works. the original works are offered with this clock but they do not work.
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Swedish Primitive Antique 1840s Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Meissen Lovely Figurine Group by Acier of the Placidness of Childhood, 1840
Located in Vienna, AT
Meissen Gorgeous Figurine Group created by Michel Victor Acier (1736 - 1799) around the year 1774: Placidness of Childhood Specifications: A most lovely baby child lies on an ...
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German Rococo Antique 1840s Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Pair antique English pietra dura obelisks
Located in London, GB
A good pair of English Derbyshire black marble and pietra dura candlesticks. On square moulded bases the front of each obelisk is decorated in leaves and flowers inlaid with marble i...
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Antique 1840s Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble

Tunbridge Ware Sewing Cabinet with Cubework c1840
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Tunbridge ware sewing cabinet with perspective cubework Date : c1840 Period : Victoria Origin :Tunbridge Decoration : Cover and double doors decorated with perspective ...
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British Victorian Antique 1840s Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Tunbridge Ware Glove Box c1840
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Tunbridge ware glove box Date : c1840 Period : Victoria Origin : Tunbridge Wells, Kent Decoration : Three geometric stickware designs to cover with keyline border. Internal...
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British Early Victorian Antique 1840s Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

French Ormolu Table Clock, Bacchant Sitting On Wine Barrel, Paris, Around 1840
Located in Vienna, AT
Fire-gilded bronze table clock: a childlike bacchanal seated on a wine barrel under an arched vine arbour, holding grapes and a wine glass in his hands, on an oval base with an appli...
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French Empire Antique 1840s Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Tall Exquisite Austrian Antique Pair Continental Decorative Porcelain Vases
Located in Tarry Town, NY
This exquisite pair of Continental decorative vases showcases exceptional Austrian craftsmanship and artistic flair, making them a stunning focal point for any room or decor. Each ur...
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Austrian Louis XVI Antique 1840s Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold

Early Victorian Carving Of A Bagpiper
Located in Essex, MA
Standing figure with a hat holding and playing a bagpipe on a carved rock work base .Well carved with rich brown patina. Amherst Mass collection.
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English Antique 1840s Decorative Objects

Materials

Oak

Pair of English Porcelain Two-Handled Vase, circa 1840
Located in New York, NY
With Greek/Roman classical figural motifs on a pink ground with neck key fret border, handles with gilt molded flowerheads.
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English Antique 1840s Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of English Porcelain Covered Hexagonal Vases, circa 1840
Located in New York, NY
Depicting birds amongst foliage.
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English Antique 1840s Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century French Napoleon III Hand Painted Opaline Glass Vase
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
An opulent hand hand-painted opaline glass vase probably made by Baccarat. Delightful handpainted with a rich flower bouquet of wild roses and forgot-me-not flowers, gilt lines and a...
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French Napoleon III Antique 1840s Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel

ANTiQUE ITALIAN CIRCA 1840 HEAVILY CARVED BOX DEPICTING STALLION HORSES MUST SEE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely exquisite ornately hand carved Antique Italian box depicting stallion horses circa 1840 A v...
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Italian Early Victorian Antique 1840s Decorative Objects

Materials

Walnut

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Cigar Case
Located in Braintree, GB
Antique Victorian sterling silver cigar case Made in Birmingham, 1845 Maker: Edward Smith Fully hallmarked. Case has an inscription 'James Forbes Leith, From his Sister, 10th Decembe...
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British Victorian Antique 1840s Decorative Objects

Materials

Sterling Silver

19th Century Marble Statue of Aristedes, Signed by Giacomo Cali
Located in Long Island City, NY
This Italian Neoclassical white marble sculpture is signed by the Neopolitan artist Giacomo Cali. The sculpture is of Aristedes (530–468 BC), the ancient Athenian statesman and general in the Greco-Persian Wars...
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Italian Neoclassical Antique 1840s Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble

Pair 19th Century Giltwood Eagles
Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB
A rare pair of 19th Century carved giltwood elements of eagles with widespread wings, Indian, circa 1840. Artfully displayed on contemporary ebonised stands. Historic repair to one w...
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Indian Country Antique 1840s Decorative Objects

Materials

Giltwood

Antique Neoclassical Cast Iron Urn
Located in New York, NY
Neoclassical iron urn, aged patina. 20 H x 26.5 Top OAD x 12 Square base.
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Antique 1840s Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Tunbridge Ware Writing Slope with Cubework c1840
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Tunbridge ware writing slope with cubework Date : c1840 Period : Victoria Origin : Probably Tunbridge Wells, Kent Decoration : Central perspective cubework with van dyk...
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British Victorian Antique 1840s Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

French Porcelain Figure of a Pug Dog on a Pillow, Jacob Petit, circa 1840
Located in New York, NY
French Porcelain Figure of a Pug Dog on a Pillow, Jacob Petit, circa 1840.
Category

French Antique 1840s Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Georgian Stationery Box by William Lund c1840
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Georgian stationery box by William Lund Date : c1840 Period : Vicotira Origin : England Decoration : Brass bound box with leather lined inteior. Lift off cover reveals ...
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British Victorian Antique 1840s Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

English Porcelain Three Piece Handled Garniture, circa 1840
Located in New York, NY
The colored reserves painted with a floral still life, the reverse with sprays of flowers. The bases similarly painted. With molded, gilded scrollwork and "pearls". Dimensions of the...
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English Antique 1840s Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

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