20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Pair of Shiny and Burnished Hippos
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20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Pair of Shiny and Burnished Hippos
About the Item
- Creator:Arval Argenti Valenza (Maker)
- Dimensions:Height: 3.35 in (8.5 cm)Width: 7.88 in (20 cm)Depth: 2.76 in (7 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 2
- Style:Other (In the Style Of)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:1980-1989
- Date of Manufacture:1987
- Condition:
- Seller Location:VALENZA, IT
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU2619321370972
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