Sale 5264
London, South Kensington
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2 October 2007
Price realised
GBP 475
Estimate
A TILTING PORT CRADLE CIRCA 1900 A polished brass and white metal tilting port cradle with turned pillars on an engine-turned oval base with stud feet, wirework cradle and swing handle, traces of silver plating. Height (handle raised) - 12¾ ins.(33cm)
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