Sale 8079
London, South Kensington
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22 July 1998
Price realised
GBP 437
Estimate
A mahogany twin-pedestal dining table in the George III style, the rounded rectangular top including one additional leaf, with reeded edge, on turned tapering columns and outswept channelled legs with brass paw caps and castors -- 62in. (158cm.) fully extended
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