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Eight-arm hot air balloon chandelier made of gla…
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Hot air balloon chandelier Eight-arm hot air balloon chandelier made of glass beads. 20th century. Flaws. 130x70 cm approx.

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Hot air balloon chandelier Eight-arm hot air balloon chandelier made of glass beads. 20th century. Flaws. 130x70 cm approx.

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