Sale 8691
London, South Kensington
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9 March 2000
Price realised
GBP 345
Estimate
A pair of French gilt-metal-mounted small trumpet vases possibly St. Louis, the clear glass enclosing spiralling pink and white threads, on swollen lower section and conical foot, mid 19th century (wear to mounts) -- 10cm. high overall See colour plate 4 (2)
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