Sale 5465
London, South Kensington
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28 October 2014
The Property of the late 9th Marquess of Londonderry, sold by order of the Executors.
Price realised
GBP 625
Estimate
A PAINTED CAST-IRON WEIGHING SCALE MADE FOR HARRODS OF LONDON, CIRCA 1920'S With gilt and cream decoration, the paper label inscribed 'HARRODS LTD. LONDON.' 67 in. (170 cm.) high
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