Sale 5971
London, South Kensington
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8 July 2009
Price realised
GBP 7,500
Estimate
AN OTTOMAN GLASS LANTERN IN THE FORM OF A HOUSE TURKEY OR SYRIA, CIRCA 1880 With coloured cut-glass walls, hinged doors and windows 16 7/8 x 18 5/8 in. (43 x 47.3 cm.)
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