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Antique English Sterling Silver Travel Soap Box by William Comyns, 1889
About the Item
- Creator:William Comyns (Maker)
- Dimensions:Height: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)Width: 2.38 in (6.05 cm)Depth: 3.38 in (8.59 cm)
- Style:Late Victorian (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1889
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Bath, GB
- Reference Number:Seller: 410271stDibs: LU3365315410782
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