Null Beautiful chiseled iron knife without wire used during the Parisian Grand G…

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Beautiful chiseled iron knife without wire used during the Parisian Grand Guignol theatrical performances.Paris, 20th cent. . . 28x3.50 cm. On the handle is a secret compartment from which fake blood flowed during murder scenes.

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Beautiful chiseled iron knife without wire used during the Parisian Grand Guignol theatrical performances.Paris, 20th cent. . . 28x3.50 cm. On the handle is a secret compartment from which fake blood flowed during murder scenes.

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