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Antique Victorian Desk Accessories Writing Set Carved Sardonyx Banded Agate

$929.82
£689.84
€780
CA$1,272.97
A$1,426.14
CHF 742.30
MX$17,367.65
NOK 9,455.97
SEK 8,904.86
DKK 5,939.05
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About the Item

Very pristine and elegant Victorian writing set comprising a sardonyx pencil, a sardonyx ruler and a letter opener. The ruler measures 0.8 cm x 0.8 cm, length 16.5 cm. The length of the pencil measures 11.5 cm.
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  • Weight:
    62.64 g
  • Dimensions:
    Width: 1.03 in (26 mm)Diameter: 0.24 in (6 mm)Length: 6.62 in (168 mm)
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    1880
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Munich, DE
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1490115733622

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