Sale 8494
London, South Kensington
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8 September 1999
Price realised
GBP 862
Estimate
A George III mahogany tripod table the circular tilt top on a spiral turned baluster column, with cabriole legs terminating in pad feet, distressed -- 29in. (74cm.) diameter
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