Swiss Eight Air Music Box
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Swiss Eight Air Music Box
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 10 in (25.4 cm)Width: 22.5 in (57.15 cm)Depth: 11 in (27.94 cm)
- Style:Victorian (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1860
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- Seller Location:Wiltshire, GB
- Reference Number:Seller: WH67201stDibs: LU1347210535223
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