Lot Essay
Related book-grips or 'long arms' were sold anonymously, Sotheby's London, 8 November 1996, lot 49 and 11 July 1997, lot 70.
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A VICTORIAN BRASS-MOUNTED GRAINED-BAMBOO BOOK-GRASP
The long shaft with lever at one end operating a pincer gip at the other end, the pincer stamped '...8'
72½ in. (184 cm.) long
The long shaft with lever at one end operating a pincer gip at the other end, the pincer stamped '...8'
72½ in. (184 cm.) long