Sale 5991
London, South Kensington
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26 October 2010
Price realised
GBP 625
Estimate
A TRIPLE PLATE OVERMANTEL MIRROR OF REGENCY STYLE, LATE 19TH CENTURY The moulded cornice above a central circular plate flanked by a pair of rectangular plates, redecorated 36½ in. (92 cm.) high; 55 in. (140 cm.) wide
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