Muschelgemme um 1900
Ovoid shell carving. Depiction of an antique lady. France, …

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Muschelgemme um 1900 Ovoid shell carving. Depiction of an antique lady. France, Paris. Master's mark uninterpreted. Hallmark mislaid. As well as boar's head hallmark. Silver gilt. 5 x 4,2 cm. R

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Muschelgemme um 1900 Ovoid shell carving. Depiction of an antique lady. France, Paris. Master's mark uninterpreted. Hallmark mislaid. As well as boar's head hallmark. Silver gilt. 5 x 4,2 cm. R

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