Sale 5201
London, South Kensington
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27 November 2007
Price realised
GBP 4,000
Estimate
A GEORGE III MAHOGANY KETTLE STAND MID-18TH CENTURY The circular top with a moulded lip on a turned pedestal and tripod base with pointed pad feet, labelled 'ANTIQUE FURNITURE from NORMAN ADAMS LTD. 8-10, HANS ROAD, LONDON. S.W.3.' 22in. (56cm.) high; 12in. (30cm.) diameter
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Pre-Lot Text
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