Sale 6810
London
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1 October 2003
Price realised
GBP 8,365
Estimate
A pair of French ormolu-mounted mahogany cabinets Circa 1885 Each surmounted by a serpentine Villefranche de Sabran marble top, above three bombé shaped doors, the interior fitted with one adjustable shelf, on four feet 32 in. (82 cm.) high; 51 in. (130 cm.) wide; 22½ in. (57 cm.) deep (2)
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