British Field Marshal's Campaign Desk
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British Field Marshal's Campaign Desk
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 44.25 in (112.4 cm)Width: 33.13 in (84.16 cm)Depth: 19.38 in (49.23 cm)
- Style:Edwardian (In the Style Of)
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1902
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- Seller Location:New Orleans, LA
- Reference Number:Seller: 31-15831stDibs: LU891132074512
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