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    Sale 8587

    Carpets, Furniture and Works of Art

    London, South Kensington

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    24 November 1999

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    • A gilt metal and mother-of-pea
    Lot 242

    A gilt metal and mother-of-pearl dressing table box, early 20th century

    Price realised

    GBP 207

    Estimate

    GBP 100 - GBP 200

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    A gilt metal and mother-of-pearl dressing table box, early 20th century
    Of octagonal shape, the lid centred by a circular miniature, within four mother-of-pearl panels, with a ribbon-tied laurel wreath to each corner, the sides pierced with a neo-classical frieze, the interior lined, on four semi-spherical feet
    5in. (12.5cm.) high, 3in. (7.5cm.)wide, 5in. (12.5cm.) deep

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