Sale 8283
London, South Kensington
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11 February 1999
Price realised
GBP 230
Estimate
A Clichy small patterned concentric millefiori paperweight the central moss cane surrounded by a white ring within an outer circle of pale-blue pastry canes alternating with pairs of claret canes, mid 19th century (surface scratches and small bruises) -- 5cm. diam. See colour plate 8
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