Sale 1129
New York
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9 October 2002
Price realised
USD 16,730
Estimate
A SET OF EIGHTEEN SILVER-GILT DESSERT PLATES IN ORIGINAL CASE Mark of Tiffany & Co., New York, 1902-1907 Shaped circular, the rims applied with a border of flowers and scrolls, the centers engraved with a monogram MAB, all fitted in the original lined mahogany case, marked underside. 8½in. (22cm.) diameter; total weight 241oz. (18)
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