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A small needlework casket, the lid worked in coloured silks, chenille and coiled metal thread with a bird perched in a tree on hilly ground, a rabbit running in the foreground, either end worked with a bird catching a worm, the interior lid fitted with a mirror--5in. (13cm.) high, English, 17th century, needlework panels re-applied
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A small needlework casket, the lid worked in coloured silks, chenille and coiled metal thread with a bird perched in a tree on hilly ground, a rabbit running in the foreground, either end worked with a bird catching a worm, the interior lid fitted with a mirror--5in. (13cm.) high, English, 17th century, needlework panels re-applied

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A small needlework casket, the lid worked in coloured silks, chenille and coiled metal thread with a bird perched in a tree on hilly ground, a rabbit running in the foreground, either end worked with a bird catching a worm, the interior lid fitted with a mirror--5in. (13cm.) high, English, 17th century, needlework panels re-applied
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No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.

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