Pair of Exquisite French Ormolu Mounted Jasper Columns Pedestals, circa 1870
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Pair of Exquisite French Ormolu Mounted Jasper Columns Pedestals, circa 1870
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 14 in (35.56 cm)Width: 5 in (12.7 cm)Depth: 5 in (12.7 cm)
- Style:Grand Tour (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1870
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:New York, NY
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1798219916182
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