Napoleon III Louis XV Tulipwood Bureau Plat
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Napoleon III Louis XV Tulipwood Bureau Plat
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 30.71 in (78 cm)Width: 50.79 in (129 cm)Depth: 29.53 in (75 cm)
- Style:Louis XV (In the Style Of)
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- Date of Manufacture:1880
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:London, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1204218077521
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