Rare 19th C Jamaican Miniature Specimen Table, attributed to Ralph Turnbull
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Rare 19th C Jamaican Miniature Specimen Table, attributed to Ralph Turnbull
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 6.5 in (16.51 cm)Diameter: 5.5 in (13.97 cm)
- Style:British Colonial (Of the Period)
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- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1830's
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Slight warping at the top, consistent with age.
- Seller Location:Charleston, SC
- Reference Number:Seller: DSA13387901stDibs: LU88701338790
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