19th Century English Revolving Top Table
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19th Century English Revolving Top Table
About the Item
- Creator:Holland & Sons (Maker)
- Dimensions:Height: 34 in (86.36 cm)Diameter: 15.5 in (39.37 cm)
- Style:Neoclassical (In the Style Of)
- Materials and Techniques:Wood,Ebonized,Gilt
- Place of Origin:England
- Period:19th Century
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1850
- Condition:
- Seller Location:New Orleans, LA
- Reference Number:Seller: 30-21061stDibs: LU89119322001
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