- GEORGE WASHINGTON, THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE,
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Carved Corpus of Christ, 17th century, size of Christ 12" x 8". Please note: This item cannot be purchased or shipped by bidders residing outside of the United States or California,...
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a woman, complete with sheath, probably late 18th century, blade length 16 inches, overall length 20 inches, Please note This item cannot be purchased or shipped by bidders...
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Includes 1936 letter from D. Nelson mentioning music, going to Germany, and the Olympics; 1940...
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coral figure to include continental silver sauce boat in enamel hand paint decoration depicting Europa and the Bull at interior, with maiden pouring water and teaching angel...
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Height 44 x width 73 1/4 x depth 22 inches.
Note:
A near identical example, if not...
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