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New York Classical Coin Silver Serving Tongs by William Gale & Son
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- Creator:William Gale (Maker)
- Dimensions:Height: 9.5 in (24.13 cm)Width: 2.88 in (7.32 cm)Depth: 1.75 in (4.45 cm)
- Style:American Classical (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1850s
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- Seller Location:New York, NY
- Reference Number:Seller: BR6031stDibs: LU898018228582
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