Sale 5255
London, South Kensington
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21 February 2007
Price realised
GBP 420
Estimate
A SILVER 3-LIGHT TWIN BRANCH CANDELABRUM, MARK OF WALKER & HALL, SHEFFIELD, 1918 Corinthian column on square gadroon base with leaf corners (base drilled for electricity) 18 in. high (46 cm.)
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