Sale 4082
London, South Kensington
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11 May 2006
Price realised
GBP 180
Estimate
A BOHEMIAN RUBY-FLASH SMALL DECANTER AND STOPPER MID 19TH CENTURY Of rectangular faceted form, engraved with the initials EC and a spa view, the stopper formed as a cup, the ruby stain decoration as fruiting vine 7 1/8 in. (18 cm.) high (2)
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