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18th Bargas-style Bargueño Desk with a 19th Century Bridge Table
$26,275.92List Price
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 25.4 in (64.5 cm)Width: 41.74 in (106 cm)Depth: 16.15 in (41 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:1650
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Marbella, ES
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU3044345131622
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