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    31 March 2009

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    • A FRENCH GILTWOOD VITRINE
    Lot 495

    A FRENCH GILTWOOD VITRINE

    OF LOUIS XVI STYLE, EARLY 20TH CENTURY

    Price realised

    GBP 1,625

    Estimate

    GBP 1,500 - GBP 2,000

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    A FRENCH GILTWOOD VITRINE
    OF LOUIS XVI STYLE, EARLY 20TH CENTURY
    The later white and voilet variegated marble top above glazed sides with three front doors enclosing three adjustable glass shelves, later painted white
    65 in. (165 cm.) high; 59 in. (150 cm.) wide; 19¾ in. (50 cm.) deep

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