Sale 3515
London, South Kensington
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13 - 14 December 2011
Price realised
GBP 5,250
Estimate
A PAIR OF EDWARDIAN SILVER PHOTOGRAPH FRAMES MARK OF J. AITKIN & SON, BIRMINGHAM, 1909 Each die-stamped with fairies in a wooded landscape, with oak backs and easel stands 8 7/8 in. (22.7 cm.) high
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