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Fireplace original?

4 years ago

wondering if this is original or worth anything?

Comments (2)

E D
4 years ago
I’m no expert but it may well be a reproduction.

Are you flogging it?
Amee Chadwick
Original Author
4 years ago
potentially looking to sell as I'm not keen on it
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