Sale 5916
London, South Kensington
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3 November 2009
Price realised
GBP 875
Estimate
A GEORGE I OCTAGONAL SILVER SUGAR CASTER MARK OF CHARLES ADAM, LONDON, 1717 With panelled sides and knop finial 6¼ in. (15.9 cm.) high 4 oz. (124 oz.)
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VAT rate of 5% is payable on hammer price and at 15% on the buyer's premium This lot will be removed to an off-site warehouse at the close of business on the day of sale - 2 weeks free storage
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