Sale 9493
London, South Kensington
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12 December 2002
Price realised
GBP 881
Estimate
A Samson part monkey band Circa 1890, blue cross marks After 18th century Meissen originals, wearing typical dress, comprising: A conductor and stand A keyboard player A drum bearer A fife and drum player A violinist A piper A bagpiper A hurdy-gurdy player A harpist A songstress The conductor 6¾in. (15.8cm.) high (11)
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