Art Deco Portor Marble Desk Set
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Art Deco Portor Marble Desk Set
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- Dimensions:Height: 4.73 in (12 cm)Width: 5.52 in (14 cm)Depth: 2.37 in (6 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 4
- Style:Art Deco (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1930s
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- Seller Location:Geneve, CH
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU121922001802
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