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    Sale 4951

    Furniture and Decorative Objects

    London, South Kensington

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    25 April 2006

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    • A PAIR OF PAINTED BRASS LANTER
    Lot 1021

    A PAIR OF PAINTED BRASS LANTERNS

    SECOND HALF 19TH CENTURY

    Price realised

    GBP 960

    Estimate

    GBP 400 - GBP 600

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    A PAIR OF PAINTED BRASS LANTERNS
    SECOND HALF 19TH CENTURY
    Of tapering form, later fitted for electricity
    44in. (112cm.) high; 18in. (46cm.) wide (2)

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    No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 15% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.
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    Pre-Lot Text

    PROPERTY REMOVED FROM THE DORCHESTER HOTEL, PARK LANE, LONDON

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