Collection of Cornish Serpentine Hardstone Lighthouses
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Collection of Cornish Serpentine Hardstone Lighthouses
About the Item
(Sizes range from 3 to 8 inches tall)
- Dimensions:Height: 3 in (7.62 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 7
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:Late 19th / Early 20th Century
- Condition:In good condition with minor losses and wear.
- Seller Location:New York, NY
- Reference Number:Seller: E-106361stDibs: U1006228219934
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