19th Century Italian Safe
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19th Century Italian Safe
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- Dimensions:Height: 46.5 in (118.11 cm)Width: 34 in (86.36 cm)Depth: 20.5 in (52.07 cm)
- Style:Other (In the Style Of)
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- Date of Manufacture:1843
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- Seller Location:New Orleans, LA
- Reference Number:Seller: 30-71381stDibs: LU891111249673
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