Sale 2259
New York
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22 May 2009
Price realised
USD 1,625
Estimate
A PAIR OF QUEEN ANNE GOLD SLEEVE BUTTONS MARK OF JOHN CORY, LONDON, 1697-1722 Each circular, with foliate lozenge amid stippled ground, each marked on reverse 3/8 in. (1 cm.) diameter (2)
Provenance
With Hobart House
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