Victorian Era Cut Steel Necklace
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Victorian Era Cut Steel Necklace
About the Item
- Dimensions:Length: 15.5 in (393.7 mm)
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- Date of Manufacture:1840
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- Seller Location:Austin, TX
- Reference Number:1stDibs: JU131123277203
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