Vintage Mirror in Gilded Metal with Mulberry Leaves, France
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Vintage Mirror in Gilded Metal with Mulberry Leaves, France
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- Dimensions:Height: 1.19 in (3 cm)Diameter: 18.12 in (46 cm)
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1940
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Prato, IT
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU4632223654882
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