Sale 5912
London, South Kensington
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9 December 2014
Price realised
GBP 938
Estimate
A SET OF THREE ENGLISH ARTS AND CRAFTS STEEL AND BRASS FIRE-TOOLS CIRCA 1880 With a pierced pan and knopped stems and urn finial and foliate cast handles 28 ½ in. (72.5 cm.) long
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Saleroom Notice
Please note that this set of fire tools are English, from the Arts and Crafts period, and not French as stated in the printed catalogue.
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