Sale 7586
London
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22 May 2008
Price realised
GBP 6,875
Estimate
A NAPOLEON III BIRD'S-EYE MAPLE AND EBONISED BUREAU PLAT CIRCA 1870 With two frieze drawers on simulated bamboo legs and stretchers 28¾ in. (73 cm.) high; 55 in. (140 cm.) wide; 35½ in. (90 cm.) deep
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