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  • Oxfam shop formby very lightweight swan brand 'empire' aluminium engraved teapot with black plastic handlesdue to staining on the inside (see picture), it would probably be used best as a decorative item onlysee oxfam website for delivery information read more

    9 €

  • swan empire aluminium teapot with lid art deco swags and bakelite handle read more

    10 €

  • This very nice 70s viners tea and coffee pot set with its ornate handles is in very good condition for its age and comes with a teapot, coffee pot and a hot water pot, a sugar bowl and cream jug, and i know i will regret selling this! it comes with a swan brand chrome plated tray etched with a japanese garden scenetea pot height (not including lid handle): 100mm diameter (at the opening): 97mm weight: 457g coffee/hot water pots height (not including lid handle): 125mm diameter (at the opening): 75mm weight: 372g cream pot height: 74mm diameter: 68mm weight: 127g sugar bowl height: 52mm diameter: 63mm weight: 99g swan brand tray height (of lip): 18mm diameter: 355mm weight: 692g free shipping find us thanksaltogether, it's cool

    80 €

  • Vintage swan brand the carlton miniature teapot made in england swan call it 2 cups but barely 1 cup capacity used vintage condition age related marks & wear measures approx: width from handle to spout 65 inches height to top of lid 4 inches collectable please see photos £6 ono from a smoke & pet free home social distancing observed can post out at buyers cost if required read more

    6 €

  • Vintage swan brand the carlton miniature teapot made in england swan call it 2 cups but barely 1 cup capacity used vintage condition age related marks & wear measures approx: width from handle to spout 65 inches height to top of lid 4 inches collectable please see photos £5 ono from a smoke & pet free home social distancing observed can post out at buyers cost if required read more

    5 €

  • swan brand vintage stainless steel 5 piece set including tray some scratching to tray surface from use read more

    (England)

  • Festival of britain swan brand teapot (two cups)postage includes being signed forcan post at extra cost

    22 €

  • Oxfam shop hexham swan brand 1 and a half pint (approx 6 teacups) vintage metal teapotsigns of use inside, good outward condition see oxfam website for delivery information read moreapprox 18cm spout to handle, 15cm deep

    14 €

  • Vintage swan brand carlton ware tea set ’s cromalin set comprising teapot, teapot stand, milk jug, sugar bowl very good condition bakelite handles made in england collection only london, woodside park, n12 or can be posted if postage paid read more

    15 €

  • High polished chrome water jug, sugar bowl and milk jug by swan brandcash on collection read morethere is also a tea pot however this has two tiny holes in the base so is free to whoever buys the other 3 items

    5 €

  • This is a swan brand make slow electrical cooker unfortunately no instructions but very much like the modern ones, it's in fantastic condition very clean more of a collectors piece collection only read more

    10 €

  • Unused vintage swan brand willow ware tea set with tray great condition - never been used collection from nottingham, uk read more

    25 €

  • swan brand calls only(click to reveal full phone number)

    3 €

  • This very nice 70s viners tea and coffee pot set with its ornate handles is in very good condition for its age and comes with a teapot, coffee pot and a hot water pot, a sugar bowl and cream jug, and i know i will regret selling this! it comes with a swan brand chrome plated tray etched with a japanese garden scenetea pot height (not including lid handle): 100mm diameter (at the opening): 97mm weight: 457g coffee/hot water pots height (not including lid handle): 125mm diameter (at the opening): 75mm weight: 372g cream pot height: 74mm diameter: 68mm weight: 127g sugar bowl height: 52mm diameter: 63mm weight: 99g swan brand tray height (of lip): 18mm diameter: 355mm weight: 692g free shipping or email us thanksaltogether, it's cool

    80 €

  • Lovely swan brand boiling panvintage heavy swan pan with classic strong handle non drip pan 2 pints capacityfrom a smoke/pet free homegreat for use on a rangemaster / rayburn / aga or normal stovethere are matching bakelite handles for the lid and pan

    7 €

  • Giant inflatable swan brand new in packet read more

    10 €

  • Giant inflatable swan brand new in packet cost £25 accept £10 read more

    10 €

  • Large swan brand slow cookercollection from cuerden area of leyland read more

    10 €

  • Superb empire mahogany swan neck desk armchairplease click on "respond to advert" (orange button) to get redirected to the catawiki websitedimensions: h read moregenoa velvet type tapestrycatawiki’s goal is to make special objects universally availablerounded backrestour weekly auctions feature thousands of unusual, rare, and exceptional objects you won’t find in just any storesabre-shaped legsare you interested in this item? this item is up for auction at catawiki

    164 €

  • Pair of empire ceremonial tables with mahogany swan collars front opening with 1 drawer each marble topplease click on "respond to advert" (orange button) to get redirected to the catawiki websitecatawiki’s goal is to make special objects universally availableperiod: circa s/s dimensions: h69 x 41 x 32 read moreour weekly auctions feature thousands of unusual, rare, and exceptional objects you won’t find in just any storeare you interested in this item? this item is up for auction at catawikitablets of braces (stained)

    165 €

  • A fantastic neoclassical vase in the shape of an urn with rams head handles and a lyre with swan necks in gilt bronze applied to the marble baseplease click on "respond to advert" (orange button) to get redirected to the catawiki website2nd half of 19th centurytop quality ! francedimensions: h 448cm; diameter (top) 19cm; base (underneath) 14catawiki’s goal is to make special objects universally availableour weekly auctions feature thousands of unusual, rare, and exceptional objects you won’t find in just any storeare you interested in this item? this item is up for auction at catawiki

    498 €

  • 5cm this is the bigger size swan necklace that they do not the small swan oneblack swan swarovski necklace with outer box and mine comes with gift box and a gift bag and a gift bag smaller with ribbons on looks brand new very nice necklace price is 69 pounds plus 4the chain is rose gold plated 38 cmknow time wasters thanks know offers thanks size of necklace is 38/2x199 delivery britain only paypal only

    (England)

  • 5cm this is the bigger size swan necklace that they do not the small swan oneblack swan swarovski necklace with outer box and mine comes with gift box and a gift bag and a gift bag smaller with ribbons on looks brand new very nice necklace price is 79 pounds plus 6the chain is rose gold plated 38 cmknow time wasters thanks know offers thanks size of necklace is 38/2x199 delivery britain only paypal only

    79 €

  • 5cm this is the bigger size swan necklace that they do not the small swan oneblack swan swarovski necklace with outer box and mine comes with gift box and a gift bag and a gift bag smaller with ribbons on looks brand new very nice necklace price is 99 pounds plus 8the chain is rose gold plated 38 cmknow time wasters thanks know offers thanks size of necklace is 38/2x199 delivery britain only paypal only

    109 €

  • This means some of the items will be brand new and never been out of the boxonce an item has been sold, whether it reaches the end user or not it cannot be resold as brand new - it has to be sold as gradeditem may have had packaging damage item may have had slight cosmetic marks item may be from a failed delivery/cancelled order (once handled by a courier they are no longer classed as brand new and so are graded) retail outlet may have over stocked/under sold and return to manufacturer for credit these are the most common reasons for the items being returnedfind our latest offers on face book many of our customers ask how we manage to sell our appliances at such great prices, and why they are so reduced from the recomended retail price-we hope this explains a bit more about our goods and how we manage to pass on such great savings to you-the customer!! what is graded stock? graded items, sometimes called "seconds" or b grade stock, are brand new items that have been returned to the original manufacturerhd energy efficiency rating a+ annual energy consumption 255 kwh storage volume 230 litres suitable for outbuildings no climate class n optimum ambient temperature range °c noise level 42 db(a) colour / finish red gloss freezer interior compartments drawers x 7 clear drawer fronts yes interior light no freezer gross capacity 230 litres freezer functions freezer star rating **** defrosting manual fast freeze function yes power failure safe-storage time 27 hours controls controls internal dial controls digital display led thermostat single safety features temperature warning yes open door warning no environmental cfc free yes hfc free yes general door hinged on left rear panel material plastic recommended installation space 20 mm door opening distance exceeds dimensions yes - 175 mm flat back design no box contents - swan srrn tall freezer - ice cube tray x 1 dimensions x 590 x 650 mm (h x w x d) boxed dimensions x 650 x 680 mm (h x w x d) weight 67 kg boxed weight 73 kg delivery can be arranged for a feenationwide delivery-(deliveries done by a 3rd party company) we use a third party pallet track company to bring the item to youif you picked up the item from us then you are responsible for bringing it back in the event of an exchange-if it was delivered by us then we are responsible for picking the item up for exchangewhat is an ex display product? an ex-display product has been on display either at our showrooms or at leading high street retailer showrooms and is a great way of bagging a bargain! great care is taken to ensure we report accurately any marks or blemishesthe delivery company is not responsible for bringing the item in to your home-it will be brought on the pallet to the nearest entry point of your homeitems must be installed by a qualified corgi tradesman with proof installation plus the installers id number and contact number, we cannot be held liable or responsible for any subsequent damage or failure after installationwe do not fit the appliances, you will need a gas safe engineer for gas appliances, an electrician for electric appliances and a plumber for washers/dishwashers etclino, ornaments) while we are bringing the item in to your home, though all care will be taken to ensure this doesn?t happenmanuals do not always come with appliances but are easily downloaded on the interneta small percentage may have some signs of use but the majority are new however we are always more than happy to give a full description over the phone so please do not hesitate to call usunder the 6 months warranty given with each appliance we will provide an engineer or swap for another of the same appliance if the item breaks downdelivery can be arranged for a feewhat is graded? this means the item has been fully tested but may have some cosmetic damage on the appliance which does not affect the performance of the applianceas graded items some may have accessories missing which in no way will affect the functioning of the itemgraded items are not factory seconds or inferior goods in anywayfind our latest offers on face book all proceeds from sales go towards a children s orphanage under construction overseas-so not only will you be bagging a brilliant bargain you will also be helping towards a fantastic cause!! birkby bargains terms and conditions ? all items bought from the showroom are sold as seenthis product is classed a graded item which means it may (only may) have minor cosmetic marks on the the item due to production, warehousing or distribution issues, please call to view the product prior to purchase to ensure that you are happy with the condition of the itemit is your responsibility to unpack the item and bring it in to your homewe will also be helping women from poor families learn sewing and other skills, also helping their parents get them married if they are struggling to fund it and we will be providing medicine and medical care for the elderly and providing food for those in needthey are simply items which have been returned either unopened or under retail outlets 28 days no quibble returns policysometimes the machine is in perfect condition because they are part of a cancelled order or has been discontinuedyou have the added bonus of knowing whichever bargain appliance you have purchased of us, the proceeds will be going directly to this brilliant causegeneral wear and tear is not covered under the warrantywe are not liable for any damages caused to your property (egwe do not cover loss of food and will not accept any claims for loss-we advise that the contents are insured and regularly checked? items are non-refundable? local deliveries-(deliveries done by ourselves) please inform us beforehand of any access issues there might be, we will do our best to bring the item in to your home and room of choice but if the access is not suitable we will only be responsible for bringing to the nearest entry pointlocal deliveries-(deliveries done by ourselves) please inform us beforehand of any access issues there might be, we will do our best to bring the item in to your home and room of choice but if the access is not suitable we will only be responsible for bringing to the nearest entry pointfind our latest offers on face book birkby bargains terms and conditions all items bought from the showroom are sold as seenfor items bought online we will describe honestly any blemishes to the item and will send pictures if requestedthe item will be securely wrapped and strapped to a palletitems are non-refundable? nationwide delivery-(deliveries done by a 3rd party company) we use a third party pallet track company to bring the item to youhere at birkby bargains we are very proud to announce that all proceeds from our sales go towards an orphanage currently under construction in gujranwala,pakistanthere may be a mark or blemish on the machine, or indentation which usually occurs to the back or sides but sometimes can be to the frontif you wish to report any damage upon receipt of the item please take pictures before signing for the item and send to us straight away- preferably while the delivery driver is still at the scene, we can only compensate for transit damage if this procedure is followedthe items may be returned for one of the following reasons: customer simply did not like/want item and returned after a few daysthe orphanage is currently 90% complete and we hope to be opening the doors soon to help many young orphaned boys in this poor region of pakistan

    399 €

  • 5 product overview this swan fridge freezer has a 315 litres capacitythis means some of the items will be brand new and never been out of the boxonce an item has been sold, whether it reaches the end user or not it cannot be resold as brand new - it has to be sold as gradeditem may have had packaging damage item may have had slight cosmetic marks item may be from a failed delivery/cancelled order (once handled by a courier they are no longer classed as brand new and so are graded) retail outlet may have over stocked/under sold and return to manufacturer for credit these are the most common reasons for the items being returnedfind our latest offers on face book many of our customers ask how we manage to sell our appliances at such great prices, and why they are so reduced from the recomended retail price-we hope this explains a bit more about our goods and how we manage to pass on such great savings to you-the customer!! what is graded stock? graded items, sometimes called "seconds" or b grade stock, are brand new items that have been returned to the original manufacturernationwide delivery-(deliveries done by a 3rd party company) we use a third party pallet track company to bring the item to youif you picked up the item from us then you are responsible for bringing it back in the event of an exchange-if it was delivered by us then we are responsible for picking the item up for exchangewhat is an ex display product? an ex-display product has been on display either at our showrooms or at leading high street retailer showrooms and is a great way of bagging a bargain! great care is taken to ensure we report accurately any marks or blemishesthe delivery company is not responsible for bringing the item in to your home-it will be brought on the pallet to the nearest entry point of your homewe do not fit the appliances, you will need a gas safe engineer for gas appliances, an electrician for electric appliances and a plumber for washers/dishwashers etclino, ornaments) while we are bringing the item in to your home, though all care will be taken to ensure this doesn?t happenmanuals do not always come with appliances but are easily downloaded on the internet315 litre capacity - holds 17 bags of food shopping frost free freezer - never manually defrost again annual energy cost £ air circulates around the cabinet, keeping food fresh dimensions (cm) - h x w59under the 6 months warranty given with each appliance we will provide an engineer or swap for another of the same appliance if the item breaks downdelivery can be arranged for a feeas graded items some may have accessories missing which in no way will affect the functioning of the itemgraded items are not factory seconds or inferior goods in anyway5 display type led energy rating a++ freezer capacity (net) 90 litres freezer star rating 4 fridge capacity (net) 225 litres frost free freezer yes hinge position right interior light led manufacturer warranty manufacturer warranty domestic use only yes noise level 42 db number of compartments (freezer) 3 number of shelves (fridge) 2 open door alert no overall capacity litres required room temperature 10 to 43 °c reversible door no temperature warning light no total capacity 315 litres weight 69 kg delivery can be arranged for a feedimensions (h) x (w)59it will need an occasional manual defrost to keep it running at its bestit is your responsibility to unpack the item and bring it in to your homewe will also be helping women from poor families learn sewing and other skills, also helping their parents get them married if they are struggling to fund it and we will be providing medicine and medical care for the elderly and providing food for those in needthey are simply items which have been returned either unopened or under retail outlets 28 days no quibble returns policyyou have the added bonus of knowing whichever bargain appliance you have purchased of us, the proceeds will be going directly to this brilliant causegeneral wear and tear is not covered under the warrantyit also has an efficient a++ energy ratingplease remember to check the dimensions of this product before you purchasewe are not liable for any damages caused to your property (egwe do not cover loss of food and will not accept any claims for loss-we advise that the contents are insured and regularly checkedlocal deliveries-(deliveries done by ourselves) please inform us beforehand of any access issues there might be, we will do our best to bring the item in to your home and room of choice but if the access is not suitable we will only be responsible for bringing to the nearest entry pointfind our latest offers on face book birkby bargains terms and conditions all items bought from the showroom are sold as seenfor items bought online we will describe honestly any blemishes to the item and will send pictures if requesteditems are non-refundablethe item will be securely wrapped and strapped to a pallethere at birkby bargains we are very proud to announce that all proceeds from our sales go towards an orphanage currently under construction in gujranwala,pakistanif you wish to report any damage upon receipt of the item please take pictures before signing for the item and send to us straight away- preferably while the delivery driver is still at the scene, we can only compensate for transit damage if this procedure is followedthe items may be returned for one of the following reasons: customer simply did not like/want item and returned after a few daysplus, its reversible door means it will fit easily into the design of your kitchenthe orphanage is currently 90% complete and we hope to be opening the doors soon to help many young orphaned boys in this poor region of pakistan

    479 €

  • This means some of the items will be brand new and never been out of the boxonce an item has been sold, whether it reaches the end user or not it cannot be resold as brand new - it has to be sold as gradeditem may have had packaging damage item may have had slight cosmetic marks item may be from a failed delivery/cancelled order (once handled by a courier they are no longer classed as brand new and so are graded) retail outlet may have over stocked/under sold and return to manufacturer for credit these are the most common reasons for the items being returnedfind our latest offers on face book many of our customers ask how we manage to sell our appliances at such great prices, and why they are so reduced from the recomended retail price-we hope this explains a bit more about our goods and how we manage to pass on such great savings to you-the customer!! what is graded stock? graded items, sometimes called "seconds" or b grade stock, are brand new items that have been returned to the original manufacturercapacity 20 litres useable capacity 20 litres cavity material enamel functions cooking modes defrost auto cooking programs auto cook auto defrost programs auto defrost number of power levels 4 controls dial digital display yes - led clock timer yes maximum countdown on timer 60 minutes child lock yes general door hinge location hinged on left cord length 1 m colour lime box contents - swan retro smln solo microwave - glass turntable - instruction manual internal dimensions 175 x 280 x 270mm (h x w x d) external dimensions 260 x 440 x 321 mm (h x w x d) boxed dimensions 295 x 505 x 395 mm (h x w x d) weight kg boxed weight kg delivery can be arranged for a feenationwide delivery-(deliveries done by a 3rd party company) we use a third party pallet track company to bring the item to youif you picked up the item from us then you are responsible for bringing it back in the event of an exchange-if it was delivered by us then we are responsible for picking the item up for exchangewhat is an ex display product? an ex-display product has been on display either at our showrooms or at leading high street retailer showrooms and is a great way of bagging a bargain! great care is taken to ensure we report accurately any marks or blemishesthe delivery company is not responsible for bringing the item in to your home-it will be brought on the pallet to the nearest entry point of your homewe do not fit the appliances, you will need a gas safe engineer for gas appliances, an electrician for electric appliances and a plumber for washers/dishwashers etclino, ornaments) while we are bringing the item in to your home, though all care will be taken to ensure this doesn?t happenmanuals do not always come with appliances but are easily downloaded on the internetunder the 6 months warranty given with each appliance we will provide an engineer or swap for another of the same appliance if the item breaks downdelivery can be arranged for a feeas graded items some may have accessories missing which in no way will affect the functioning of the itemgraded items are not factory seconds or inferior goods in anywayit is your responsibility to unpack the item and bring it in to your homewe will also be helping women from poor families learn sewing and other skills, also helping their parents get them married if they are struggling to fund it and we will be providing medicine and medical care for the elderly and providing food for those in needthey are simply items which have been returned either unopened or under retail outlets 28 days no quibble returns policyyou have the added bonus of knowing whichever bargain appliance you have purchased of us, the proceeds will be going directly to this brilliant causegeneral wear and tear is not covered under the warrantywe are not liable for any damages caused to your property (egwe do not cover loss of food and will not accept any claims for loss-we advise that the contents are insured and regularly checkedlocal deliveries-(deliveries done by ourselves) please inform us beforehand of any access issues there might be, we will do our best to bring the item in to your home and room of choice but if the access is not suitable we will only be responsible for bringing to the nearest entry pointfind our latest offers on face book birkby bargains terms and conditions all items bought from the showroom are sold as seenfor items bought online we will describe honestly any blemishes to the item and will send pictures if requesteditems are non-refundablethe item will be securely wrapped and strapped to a pallethere at birkby bargains we are very proud to announce that all proceeds from our sales go towards an orphanage currently under construction in gujranwala,pakistanif you wish to report any damage upon receipt of the item please take pictures before signing for the item and send to us straight away- preferably while the delivery driver is still at the scene, we can only compensate for transit damage if this procedure is followedthe items may be returned for one of the following reasons: customer simply did not like/want item and returned after a few daysthe orphanage is currently 90% complete and we hope to be opening the doors soon to help many young orphaned boys in this poor region of pakistan

    59 €

  • This means some of the items will be brand new and never been out of the box2 in stock x2 offering top-end technology for the style-conscious homeowner, the swan 800w retro digital microwave in green is an impressive addition to any kitchenonce an item has been sold, whether it reaches the end user or not it cannot be resold as brand new - it has to be sold as gradeditem may have had packaging damage item may have had slight cosmetic marks item may be from a failed delivery/cancelled order (once handled by a courier they are no longer classed as brand new and so are graded) retail outlet may have over stocked/under sold and return to manufacturer for credit these are the most common reasons for the items being returnedfind our latest offers on face book many of our customers ask how we manage to sell our appliances at such great prices, and why they are so reduced from the recomended retail price-we hope this explains a bit more about our goods and how we manage to pass on such great savings to you-the customer!! what is graded stock? graded items, sometimes called "seconds" or b grade stock, are brand new items that have been returned to the original manufacturernationwide delivery-(deliveries done by a 3rd party company) we use a third party pallet track company to bring the item to youif you picked up the item from us then you are responsible for bringing it back in the event of an exchange-if it was delivered by us then we are responsible for picking the item up for exchangewhat is an ex display product? an ex-display product has been on display either at our showrooms or at leading high street retailer showrooms and is a great way of bagging a bargain! great care is taken to ensure we report accurately any marks or blemishesthe delivery company is not responsible for bringing the item in to your home-it will be brought on the pallet to the nearest entry point of your homeproduct specification delivery can be arranged for a feewe do not fit the appliances, you will need a gas safe engineer for gas appliances, an electrician for electric appliances and a plumber for washers/dishwashers etcboasting a 20 litre capacity, digital display with 60-minute timer, 5 power levels plus a defrost setting, this appliance not only looks the business but does the business toolino, ornaments) while we are bringing the item in to your home, though all care will be taken to ensure this doesn?t happenmanuals do not always come with appliances but are easily downloaded on the internetunder the 6 months warranty given with each appliance we will provide an engineer or swap for another of the same appliance if the item breaks downdelivery can be arranged for a feeas graded items some may have accessories missing which in no way will affect the functioning of the itemgraded items are not factory seconds or inferior goods in anywayit is your responsibility to unpack the item and bring it in to your homewe will also be helping women from poor families learn sewing and other skills, also helping their parents get them married if they are struggling to fund it and we will be providing medicine and medical care for the elderly and providing food for those in needthey are simply items which have been returned either unopened or under retail outlets 28 days no quibble returns policyyou have the added bonus of knowing whichever bargain appliance you have purchased of us, the proceeds will be going directly to this brilliant causegeneral wear and tear is not covered under the warrantywe are not liable for any damages caused to your property (egwe do not cover loss of food and will not accept any claims for loss-we advise that the contents are insured and regularly checkedlocal deliveries-(deliveries done by ourselves) please inform us beforehand of any access issues there might be, we will do our best to bring the item in to your home and room of choice but if the access is not suitable we will only be responsible for bringing to the nearest entry pointfind our latest offers on face book birkby bargains terms and conditions all items bought from the showroom are sold as seenfor items bought online we will describe honestly any blemishes to the item and will send pictures if requestedthe item will be securely wrapped and strapped to a palletitems are non-refundablehere at birkby bargains we are very proud to announce that all proceeds from our sales go towards an orphanage currently under construction in gujranwala,pakistanif you wish to report any damage upon receipt of the item please take pictures before signing for the item and send to us straight away- preferably while the delivery driver is still at the scene, we can only compensate for transit damage if this procedure is followedthe items may be returned for one of the following reasons: customer simply did not like/want item and returned after a few daysthe orphanage is currently 90% complete and we hope to be opening the doors soon to help many young orphaned boys in this poor region of pakistana 270mm turntable is expansive enough to accommodate a wide range of containers, dishes, bowls and plates, and the handy end signal lets you know when your food is ready

    64 €

  • Beta kitchen mono mixer tap with adjustable swan neck in chrome recommended retail price £150 brand new in box mixer tap with adjustable swan neck connection pipes included full fitting instructions included clearance price just £ available read more

    25 €

  • Beautiful swan neck handles in the style of retour d'egypthand-painted pastoral décor of an estate on both sidesplease click on "respond to advert" (orange button) to get redirected to the catawiki websitecarefully examine the extensive photo series for a good impressionthe lot will be properly packaged with eco-friendly materials and shipped with track & trace and insurancecatawiki’s goal is to make special objects universally availableset of porcelain vases with hand-painted pastoral décorour weekly auctions feature thousands of unusual, rare, and exceptional objects you won’t find in just any storemade in france in circawear to the gilding of the neck and baseare you interested in this item? this item is up for auction at catawikiboth vases are in good worn condition without chips or hairlines

    127 €

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