Rare and Important Regency Writing Table Made of Expensive Aboyna Wood
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Rare and Important Regency Writing Table Made of Expensive Aboyna Wood
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 28 in (71.12 cm)Width: 34 in (86.36 cm)Depth: 21 in (53.34 cm)
- Style:Regency (Of the Period)
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- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1820
- Condition:
- Seller Location:Gloucestershire, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU94945656103
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