Sale 9533
London, South Kensington
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11 December 2002
Price realised
GBP 294
Estimate
A Late Edwardian sycamore veneered silver mounted mahogany inkstand In the Sheraton style, with tamboured top, fitted twin silver mounted inkpots and covered container, London hallmark, dated 1915, the claw and ball feet stamped with makers mark -- 10½in. (26.7cm.) wide
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