Sale 5990
London, South Kensington
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12 October 2010
Price realised
GBP 750
Estimate
A SET OF SIX BRASS ALTARSTICKS OF GOTHIC STYLE, EARLY 20TH CENTURY With pricket tops and knopped stems 25 in. (63.5 cm.) high (6)
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