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Stunning Little Antique & Handcrafted Pipe Smoking Skull Vesta Case / Match Box
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 2.35 in (5.97 cm)Width: 1.38 in (3.51 cm)Depth: 1.38 in (3.51 cm)
- Style:Victorian (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1880
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Please also read our item description.
- Seller Location:Lisse, NL
- Reference Number:Seller: FiGQ32121151stDibs: LU234137406473
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