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Rare Montgolfier Silvered Copper Box, Circa 1783

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Rare Montgolfier Silvered Copper Box, Circa 1783

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Extremely Rare Silvered Copper Box, Circa 1783 w/ Painting of One of the First Hot Air Balloon Flights by the Montgolfier Brothers, Set Before The Louvre Museum in Paris. In Original Box. Dimensions- L-3" x W-2" x H-1".
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Rare Montgolfier Silvered Copper Box, Circa 1783

Name: Rare Montgolfier Silvered Copper Box, Circa 1783
SKU: 83730361
Price: 4000 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $2,000 - $2,200

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Starting Price $1,000

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