Sale 1548
Glasgow
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29 May 1997
Price realised
GBP 172
Estimate
A PROPELLING PENCIL/PEN The yellow metal propelling pencil, with fountain pen nib attachment; a bloodstone mounted fob; an agate cameo carving of Napoleon; and a gentleman's wristwatch (strap deficient) (4)
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