Sale 1556
Glasgow
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23 September 1997
Price realised
GBP 126
Estimate
A Crown Devon two-handled vase The squat ribbed form painted with a navy blue background, with gilt-painted flying peacocks in a stylised foliate landscape, with two flat oval handles to either side, printed marks to base 5¾in. (14.5cm) high
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