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    Gipson's Grand Tour

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    16 November 2006

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    • A FRENCH LEATHER TRAVELLING TR
    Lot 398

    A FRENCH LEATHER TRAVELLING TRUNK

    BY GOYARD, EARLY 20TH CENTURY

    Price realised

    GBP 3,600

    Estimate

    GBP 400 - GBP 600

    This lot is offered without a reserve

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    A FRENCH LEATHER TRAVELLING TRUNK
    BY GOYARD, EARLY 20TH CENTURY
    The interior fitted with compartments and a canvas tray, the brass lock inscribed E.GOYARD AINE/PARIS/233 RUE ST HONORE, on castors
    22½in. (57cm.) high; 40in. (101.5cm.) wide; 22in. (56cm.) deep

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    This lot is offered without reserve.
    No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 15% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.


    Saleroom Notice

    Please note: This trunk is incorrectly numbered as lot: 397 and is shown with another trunk sitting on top of it on page 166 of the catalogue.


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