A PAIR OF CAST BRASS FIGURAL HANDLES, , LATE 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURY | Christie's

Sale 1396

The House Sale

New York

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13 - 14 July 2004

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Lot 661

A PAIR OF CAST BRASS FIGURAL HANDLES,

LATE 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURY

Price realised

USD 1,076

Estimate

USD 300 - USD 500

This lot is offered without a reserve

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A PAIR OF CAST BRASS FIGURAL HANDLES,
LATE 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURY
each 12in. (30.5cm.) high (2)
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