Sale 5812
London, South Kensington
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6 November 2009
Price realised
GBP 2,250
Estimate
A HARDWOOD BRUSHPOT, 18TH CENTURY of cylindrical shape, the grain with striations, the patina of a deep mahogany tone -- 8 1/8in. (20.7cm.) diam.
Provenance
Plesch collection (Wh 21); acquired from Sidney Moss, London, 1982.
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