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Red, White, and Green Crown
France
Saint Louis, circa 1845-55
Diameter: 7 cm (2 3/4 inches)
(702281)

Hollow blown crown weight with a series of white filigree twists alternating with twisted red, green, and white ribbons; centered with a yellow and pink millefiori cane

Photo by Marlin Roos, Illinois State Museum

<B>Red, White, and Green Crown<BR>France<BR>Saint Louis, circa 1845-55</B><BR>Diameter: 7 cm (2 3/4 inches)<BR>(702281)<BR><BR>Hollow blown crown weight with a series of white filigree twists alternating with twisted red, green, and white ribbons; centered with a yellow and pink millefiori cane
     
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