Sale 2004
New York
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22 May 2008
Price realised
USD 7,500
Estimate
A DANISH SILVER TWO-HANDLED TRAY DESIGNED BY HARALD NIELSEN MARK OF GEORG JENSEN, COPENHAGEN, 20TH CENTURY Circular, with two wood handles, no. 875A, marked on reverse 16 in. (40.8 cm.) long over handles; 38 oz. (1184 gr.) gross weight
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