Sale 5356
London, South Kensington
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3 June 2008
Price realised
GBP 1,750
Estimate
A MAHOGANY BUTLER'S TRAY ON STAND EARLY 19TH CENTURY AND ASSOCIATED The tray of oval form with hinged sides pierced with carrying handles, on associatef turned X-frame stand joined by stretchers 35.1 2in. (90.2 cm.) wide (flaps down); 35½ in. (90.2 cm.) high overall
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