Exhibition Quality Finely Carved Continental Fruitwood Trophy Carving
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Exhibition Quality Finely Carved Continental Fruitwood Trophy Carving
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 26.5 in (67.31 cm)Width: 16.25 in (41.28 cm)Depth: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)
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- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1870
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Suffolk, GB
- Reference Number:Seller: LVS10391stDibs: LU1049011164691
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