Sale 9436
London, King Street-South Kensington Offsite sale
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18 July 2002
Price realised
GBP 836
Estimate
A RARE NEEDHAM PATENT GAME COUNTER Circa 1850 The body of copper and white-metal inscribed around the edges 'W. Needham. Inventor. 26 Piccadilly London. 100', marked for Partridges, Pheasants, Hares and Rabbits, each with steel indicator 3 1/8in. (7.9cm.)
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William Needham is recorded at the above address only in 1850 and 1851
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