Sale 8537
London, South Kensington
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14 October 1999
Price realised
GBP 690
Estimate
A Turkish ivory rounded rectangular snuff-box carved and gilt with calligraphic ovals within bands of scrolling arabesques, silver-gilt mounts -- 4.in (10.8cm) wide, signed and dated, 19th Century. See Illustration.
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