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Victorian oak overmantel mirror

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Victorian oak overmantel mirror

with channel moulded frame, the mirror plate with some scratches (see images for detail).

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Dimensions: 142cm (56") High, 142cm (56") Wide, 8cm (3¼") Deep
Stock code: 78808
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