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Schreibgerätebehälter / A brass container for writing instruments, Orient, 18./19. Jh. Material: Brass, richly inlaid with silver lettering and ornaments, Mark/signature: none, Length: 19 cm, Condition: good

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Schreibgerätebehälter / A brass container for writing instruments, Orient, 18./19. Jh. Material: Brass, richly inlaid with silver lettering and ornaments, Mark/signature: none, Length: 19 cm, Condition: good

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