Sale 7817
London
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28 - 29 October 2009
Price realised
GBP 16,250
Estimate
A PAIR OF FRENCH BRASS ADJUSTABLE LIBRARY LAMPS CIRCA 1965, SUPPLIED BY JOHNNY MCCALL, POSSIBLY BY MAISON TOULOUSE, PARIS Each with circular brass shades above a double-hinged and rising section, on a tripod base with pad feet, fitted for electricity 54 in. (137 cm.) high (2)
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