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Brass & Mother of Pearl Mechanical Butterfly

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Brass & Mother of Pearl Mechanical Butterfly

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Brass & Mother of Pearl Mechanical Butterfly
circa 1900.
Max W 14 L 7 in.
Property of The Strong, sold to benefit the Museum's collections fund.

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Brass & Mother of Pearl Mechanical Butterfly

Name: Brass & Mother of Pearl Mechanical Butterfly
SKU: 101245022
Price: 275 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $200 - $400

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