Sale 6097
London, South Kensington
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22 May 2012
Price realised
GBP 1,875
Estimate
A VICTORIAN GILT-BRONZE CASKET CIRCA 1870 Applied with foliate engraved strapwork mounted with agate bosses, an applied monogram to cover, the interior with velvet lined lift out compartmented tray 7½ in. (19 cm.) high; 11 in. (28 cm.) wide
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