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A CHINESE JADE MOUNTED WHITE METAL LETTER OPENER, QING DYNASTY (1644-1911)

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A CHINESE JADE MOUNTED WHITE METAL LETTER OPENER, QING DYNASTY (1644-1911)

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A CHINESE JADE MOUNTED WHITE METAL LETTER OPENER, QING DYNASTY (1644-1911)

Length: 22cm

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A CHINESE JADE MOUNTED WHITE METAL LETTER OPENER, QING DYNASTY (1644-1911)

Name: A CHINESE JADE MOUNTED WHITE METAL LETTER OPENER, QING DYNASTY (1644-1911)
SKU: 177197077
Price: 380 GBP
Availability: InStock

Estimate £200 - £300

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