Sale 5255
London, South Kensington
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21 February 2007
Price realised
GBP 120
Estimate
A PAIR OF CONTINENTAL METALWARE CANDLESTICKS MARK OF BIRD'S HEAD OVER 925 The turned forms on circular open bases, 9½ in. high (24.2 cm.); ALSO a pair of plated candlesticks with tapering columns, on circular bases, with bead mounts, 11¾in. (30cm.) high. (4)
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