19th Century Pair of French Silver Plated Fighting Cockerels
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19th Century Pair of French Silver Plated Fighting Cockerels
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- Dimensions:Height: 10.24 in (26 cm)Width: 7.49 in (19 cm)Depth: 5.91 in (15 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 2
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1880
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- Seller Location:London, GB
- Reference Number:Seller: 078981stDibs: LU95067062693
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