Amboyna, Ebony & Ormolu Mounted Victorian Period Bonheur De Jour
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Amboyna, Ebony & Ormolu Mounted Victorian Period Bonheur De Jour
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 57 in (144.78 cm)Width: 48 in (121.92 cm)Depth: 22 in (55.88 cm)
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- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:c. 1870
- Condition:This bonheur de jour is in excellent original condition, cleaned and waxed.
- Seller Location:Darwen, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU103741187568
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