Sale 5211
London, South Kensington
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3 April 2007
Price realised
GBP 1,020
Estimate
A COMPACT BY BOUCHERON AND A SCENT BOTTLE BY VAN CLEEF & ARPELS The square compact of textured woven design with hinged lid, signed Boucheron Paris, No. 63068; the similarly designed scent bottle with screw cap, signed Van Cleef & Arpels, No. 81422; both with French marks (2)
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