Sale 7817
London
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28 - 29 October 2009
Price realised
GBP 4,750
Estimate
AN ENGLISH NEEDLEPOINT CARPET CIRCA 1870 Overall light wear, scattered areas of repiling, a few small light spot stains, backed 10 ft. 8 in. x 8 ft. 5 in. (324 cm. x 256 cm.)
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