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Red Overlay
France
Baccarat, circa 1845-55
Diameter: 7.3 cm (2 7/8 inches)
(702294)

Single overlay of translucent ruby red, enclosing a garland millefiori design comprised of seven circlets; lower sides cut with twelve oval printies; upper sides cut witih six circular printies, one on top

Photo by Marlin Roos, Illinois State Museum

<B>Red Overlay<BR>France<BR>Baccarat, circa 1845-55</B><BR>Diameter: 7.3 cm (2 7/8 inches)<BR>(702294)<BR><BR>Single overlay of translucent ruby red, enclosing a garland millefiori design comprised of seven circlets; lower sides cut with twelve oval printies; upper sides cut witih six circular printies, one on top
     
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