Sale 5006
London, South Kensington
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28 - 29 November 2006
Price realised
GBP 456
Estimate
A Victorian silver and enamel vesta case MARK OF J. MILLWARD BANKS, BIRMINGHAM 1892 Rectangular, the front enamelled and engraved with the rebus, "I am Dove, Who the Devil are you" -- 1 7/8 in. (4.7 cm.)
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