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Estimate $600
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BOLIVIA; breast-plate, discovered in the area of Potosi; being discovered in Bolivia would place its use to after the late 1500's; and if of a style that was in general use from about 1620-1700. Very similar in style to the breast placte worn by Vasco Nunez de Balboa. Extremely rare and desirable.
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