Sale 6917
London, South Kensington
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19 July 1995
Price realised
GBP 315
Estimate
A George II style walnut and parcel gilt mirror the rectangular plate and outer surround with foliate edging flanked by trailing flowers, sumounted by a swan neck cresting with central scrolling cartouche, the apron with foliate rosettes -- 40in. (102cm.) high, 21½in. (55cm.) wide
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