Sale 4082
London, South Kensington
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11 May 2006
Price realised
GBP 360
Estimate
A CUT AND ENGRAVED COMMEMORATIVE RUMMER CIRCA 1800 Engraved with the initials EB and GR divided by paterae and within linked foliage garlands suspended from buchrania, on a short stem and circular foot 8 1/8 in. (20.5 cm.) high
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