Sale 8467
London, South Kensington
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21 July 1999
Price realised
GBP 3,450
Estimate
A Ruskin high-fired stoneware baluster vase shouldered form with collar rim, mottled violet, purple and mint running glaze printed factory marks 1905 (firing crack to base) -- 21cm. high See illustration
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