Sale 5953
London, South Kensington
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30 April 2014
Price realised
GBP 1,875
Estimate
A SET OF TWELVE LATE VICTORIAN OAK AND EMBOSSED BROWN LEATHER DINING-CHAIRS CIRCA 1900 39 in. (99 cm.) high
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This lot will be removed to an off-site warehouse at the close of business on the day of sale - 2 weeks free storage
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