Sale 2374
New York
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11 June 2010
Price realised
USD 8,125
Estimate
A GROUP OF NINE GILT-METAL, AGATE AND HARDSTONE BOXES 19TH CENTURY Each rectangular form with hinged lids, the sides largely paneled, on ball feet 2¾ in. (7 cm.) high, 4¾ in. (12 cm.) wide, 2¾ in. (7 cm.) deep (9)
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