Sale 7999
London
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29 November 2011
Price realised
GBP 2,000
Estimate
A SET OF SEVEN EDWARD VII SILVER ASHTRAYS MARK OF WILLIAM COMYNS, LONDON, 1903 Each shaped square, engraved with initial 'P' below duke's coronet, each marked under rim 3 5/8 in. (9.3 cm.) square 14 oz. (433 gr.) The initial is that of William Cavendish-Bentinck, 6th Duke of Portland (1857-1943). (7)
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