Fine French 19th Century Victorian Parquetry and Ormolu-Mounted Bureau Plat Desk
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Fine French 19th Century Victorian Parquetry and Ormolu-Mounted Bureau Plat Desk
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 29 in (73.66 cm)Width: 51 in (129.54 cm)Length: 29 in (73.66 cm)
- Style:Victorian (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1850
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Suffolk, GB
- Reference Number:Seller: 0861stDibs: LU5415222289802
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