Sale 8179
London, South Kensington
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27 February 2013
Price realised
GBP 475
Estimate
A PAIR OF FRENCH GILT-BRONZE FOUR-BRANCH WALL-LIGHTS CIRCA 1850, IN THE TROUBADOUR STYLE Later fitted for electricity 10 in. (25.5 cm.) high (2)
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