Sale 5069
London, South Kensington
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14 January 2014
Price realised
GBP 2,750
Estimate
A FRENCH BRASS-MOUNTED AND EBONISED VITRINE TABLE LATE 19TH CENTURY The hinged top enclosing an orange velvet lined interior, on fluted tapering legs 28. 1/2 in. (72.5cm.) high; 25 in. (64cm.) wide; 18 in. (46 cm.) deep
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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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