19th Century Cut Glass Water Jug
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19th Century Cut Glass Water Jug
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 8 in (20.32 cm)Width: 7 in (17.78 cm)Depth: 3.75 in (9.53 cm)
- Style:Early Victorian (Of the Period)
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- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1840
- Condition:No chips or cracks to glass.
- Seller Location:Umberleigh, GB
- Reference Number:Seller: 485551stDibs: LU262137119363
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