Mammoth English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight, circa 1910
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Mammoth English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight, circa 1910
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 5 in (12.7 cm)Diameter: 8.5 in (21.59 cm)
- Style:Edwardian (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:1910-1919
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1910
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Bath, GB
- Reference Number:Seller: 409191stDibs: LU3365314331082
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