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Antique Tortoiseshell and Sterling Silver Jewelry Box by William Comyns, 1912
About the Item
- Creator:William Comyns (Metalworker)
- Dimensions:Height: 2.76 in (7 cm)Width: 4.53 in (11.5 cm)Depth: 2.76 in (7 cm)
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- Place of Origin:
- Period:1910-1919
- Date of Manufacture:1914
- Condition:
- Seller Location:London, GB
- Reference Number:Seller: L26741stDibs: LU4930218161702
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