Sale 9726
London, South Kensington
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3 December 2013
Price realised
GBP 1,500
Estimate
A MODERN SILVER STATUE OF AN OWL SUPPORTING A SERPENT WRAPPED AROUND A MALLET MARK OF DEAKIN & FRANCIS LTD., BIRMINGHAM, 1967 On circular base, with red glass eyes, apparently based on a family crest 8¼ in. (21 cm.) high 21 oz. (653 oz.)
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