Victorian Three Bottle Decanter Stand, circa 1870
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Victorian Three Bottle Decanter Stand, circa 1870
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 17 in (43.18 cm)Width: 6 in (15.24 cm)Depth: 6 in (15.24 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 4
- Style:Victorian (Of the Period)
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- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1870
- Condition:
- Seller Location:Umberleigh, GB
- Reference Number:Seller: 482661stDibs: LU262139128651
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