Sale 7464
London
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21 - 22 November 2007
Price realised
GBP 250
Estimate
This lot is offered without a reserve
A GEORGE V SILVER-MOUNTED COCONUT-CUP MARK OF CARRINGTON & CO, LONDON, 1933 The coconut cup bowl with an everted rim and scalloped straps, on a trumpet base, the rim engraved with an inscription and trailing foliage within strapwork, marked near rim, on straps and on foot 8¾ in. (22.3 cm.) high The inscription reads 'F.W.E. EX DONO H.C.M. 1933'
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