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Red, White, and Blue Crown
France
Saint Louis, circa 1845-55

Diameter: 6.5 cm ( 2 1/2 inches)
(702440)

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

Photo by Marlin Roos, Illinois State Museum

<B>Red, White, and Blue Crown<BR>France<BR>Saint Louis, circa 1845-55</B><BR>Diameter: 6.5 cm ( 2 1/2 inches)<BR>(702440)<BR><BR>Hollow blown crown weight with a series of white filigree twists alternating with twisted red, blue, and white ribbons; centered with a pink, blue, and white millefiori cane
     
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