Sale 5686
London
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31 October 1996
Price realised
GBP 3,680
Estimate
A large etched and enamelled glass vase By Daum, circa 1900 Mottled yellow, dark green at the foot, etched and enamelled with sprays of aquilegia 20¾in. (52.7cm.) high Etched mark Daum Nancy with the Cross of Lorraine
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