Curious perfumery or elixir container in the form of a dromerary. Probably Franc…

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Curious perfumery or elixir container in the form of a dromerary. Probably France, XIX century. Chiseled silver. Unmarked. It presents marks of use and wear. Measurements: 10,5 x 10 x 3 cm. This curious perfumery or elixir container takes the form of a dromerary. Its head is completely separated from the body. The detailed fur of the animal is striking, as well as its physiognomy in which its unique hump stands out.

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Curious perfumery or elixir container in the form of a drome

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