Sale 8459
London, South Kensington
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14 July 1999
Price realised
GBP 230
Estimate
A Napoleon III ebonised and foliate cut brass inlaid decanter box, third quarter 19th century the hinged cover twice inlaid with cut brass and mother-of-pearl marquetry, with hinged sides, the interior fitted with a three tier lift out rosewood tray mounted with eleven glasses (one cracked) and four bottles) -- 12in. (32cm.) wide See Illustration
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