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Superb Pair of Regency Silver-Gilt Sugar Vases and Covers
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- Creator:Benjamin Smith II (Maker)
- Dimensions:Height: 7 in (17.78 cm)Diameter: 4.6 in (11.69 cm)
- Style:Regency (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1816
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:New York, US
- Reference Number:Seller: 2181stDibs: LU6079227613752
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