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Antique Set of Four Dresden Porcelain Ormolu-Mounted Wall Plaques
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 15.36 in (39 cm)Width: 15.36 in (39 cm)Depth: 1.97 in (5 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 4
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1880
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- Seller Location:London, GB
- Reference Number:Seller: 080091stDibs: LU95066828703
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