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Rare Placido Zuloaga Spanish Damascened Gold and Steel Pocket Watch
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- Case Material:
- Case Dimensions:Height: 1.5 in (38.1 mm)Width: 1.5 in (38.1 mm)Diameter: 1.5 in (38.1 mm)
- Place of Origin:Spain
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1885
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:New York, NY
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU149426058052
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