A conversation piece by Beaumont of Cheltenham
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A conversation piece by Beaumont of Cheltenham
About the Item
- Creator:Beaumont of Cheltenham (Artist)
- Dimensions:Height: 1.97 in (5 cm)Width: 13 in (33 cm)Depth: 10.24 in (26 cm)
- Style:Victorian (Of the Period)
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1840 ca.
- Condition:
- Seller Location:London, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU9748826736
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