the principal panels centred by a circular reserve featuring an architectural scene with crossed ribbon surmount, foliate wreath and crossed laurel branches below, strapwork and reeded lines to the ground and outer ovolo border, similar to the sides withLength 6.7cm / 2 5/8''
Width 3.5cm / 1 3/8''
Depth 3.5cm / 1 3/8''Weight: 125g
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