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    Lot 47

    A DANISH SILVER TWO-HANDLED TRAY DESIGNED BY HARALD NIELSEN

    MARK OF GEORG JENSEN, COPENHAGEN, 20TH CENTURY

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    USD 7,500

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    USD 4,000 - USD 6,000

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    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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