Sale 7435
London, South Kensington
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4 December 1996
Price realised
GBP 1,035
Estimate
A Duncan Miller ash and walnut writing desk the rectangular top with similar well, above a bank of four drawers and square panel upright, 42in. (107cm.) See Illustration
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