“Spiral See Saw” Toy, circa 1880, Very Rare
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“Spiral See Saw” Toy, circa 1880, Very Rare
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 18.75 in (47.63 cm)Width: 11 in (27.94 cm)Depth: 5 in (12.7 cm)
- Style:Victorian (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:Porcelain,Woodwork
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1880s
- Condition:
- Seller Location:Incline Village, NV
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU97323921732
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