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A VICTORIAN WALNUT NOVELTY WRITING BOX

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A VICTORIAN WALNUT NOVELTY WRITING BOX

in the form of a piano, the hinged top opening to reveal compartments, and the rounded cover opening to reveal twin cut-glass inkwells. 25cm wide

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A VICTORIAN WALNUT NOVELTY WRITING BOX

Name: A VICTORIAN WALNUT NOVELTY WRITING BOX
SKU: 140713654
Price: 150 GBP
Availability: InStock

Estimate £100 - £150

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Starting Price £50

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