Sale 5255
London, South Kensington
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21 February 2007
Price realised
GBP 1,020
Estimate
A THREE-PIECE SILVER COFFEE SET MARK OF ADIE BROS. CHESTER, 1939 Comprising: An oblong coffee pot with angled corners and composition handle, a matching jug and sugar basin, height of coffee pot - 8 in.(20.25cm.) 35 oz.gross (3)
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