A pair of hardwood occasional tables | Christie's

Sale 6917

Carpets, Decorative Objects and Furniture

London, South Kensington

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19 July 1995

Browse Sale

Lot 329

A pair of hardwood occasional tables

Price realised

GBP 292

Estimate

GBP 100 - GBP 150

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A pair of hardwood occasional tables
Chinese, each -- 16in. (41cm.) wide; and a barrel-shaped hardwood occasional table, Chinese -- 10in. (25cm.) diameter (3)
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