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Style: American Empire
American Empire Salesman Sample Chest of Drawers
Located in Savannah, GA
An American Empire mahogany miniature salesman's sample chest of drawers, mid-19th century. 12 ¾ inches wide by 7 ¼ inches deep by 13 ¼ inches tall
Category

19th Century American Antique American Empire Models and Miniatures

Materials

Mahogany

American Naval Two Masted Clipper Ship Brig Model Under Glass, US Perry 20th C.
Located in Charleston, SC
American Naval two masted clipper ship brig model mounted on stand under a glass case. The US Perry was a brig commissioned by the United States Navy October 1843 prior to the American Civil War...
Category

20th Century American American Empire Models and Miniatures

Materials

Glass, Mahogany, Pine, Paint

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