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Large Victorian Cast Iron Lion and Unicorn Figures c. 1870
$1,373.12List Price
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 18 in (45.72 cm)Width: 27 in (68.58 cm)Depth: 10 in (25.4 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:Circa 1870
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Heathfield, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU7564243652852

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