Antique Diamond and Gold Bust of Military General Portuguese Necklace Pendant
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Antique Diamond and Gold Bust of Military General Portuguese Necklace Pendant
About the Item
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- Weight:6.8 g
- Dimensions:Height: 0.79 in (20 mm)Width: 0.6 in (15 mm)
- Style:Civil War
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- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1840s
- Condition:In like new condition, with very little use.
- Seller Location:Viana do Castelo, PT
- Reference Number:Seller: PB Busto Mouzinho1stDibs: LU2348213049372
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