Sale 5497
London, South Kensington
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14 May 2010
Price realised
GBP 688
Estimate
This lot is offered without a reserve
TWO 'ONE EYE'D' PEACOCK FEATHER MANDARIN COURT HAT PLUMES CHINA, 19TH CENTURY the plumes comprised of a thick bundle of peacock feathers; one displayed in a fitted cloth-covered box, the other in a red metal cylinder 15 in. (38 cm.) long and 13 in. (33 cm.) long (2)
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