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    8 July 2008

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    • A GEORGE III WALNUT MINIATURE
    Lot 521

    A GEORGE III WALNUT MINIATURE TEA CADDY

    Price realised

    GBP 250

    Estimate

    GBP 400 - GBP 600

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    A GEORGE III WALNUT MINIATURE TEA CADDY
    With lining and cross-banding, fitted with three tin cannisters
    A George III rolled paper box, a Regency straw-work box, and a French burr-wood sewing box fitted with mother-of-pearl and gilt metal fittings, circa 1850 (4)

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