Sale 5196
London, South Kensington
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2 October 2007
Price realised
GBP 138
Estimate
A JAPANESE STRAW-WORK WRITING BOX CIRCA 1900 With a parquetry design and brightly coloured interior, engraved copper hinges, the interior with compartments and stationary rack 8¾in. (22cm.) high
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