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1800s Gaper, Rare Dutch Pharmacy Icon
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 21 in (53.34 cm)Width: 10 in (25.4 cm)Depth: 9 in (22.86 cm)
- Style:Industrial (Of the Period)
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1890-1910
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Peekskill, NY
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU88384727963
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