Sale 9885
London, South Kensington
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13 July 2004
Price realised
GBP 263
Estimate
A Victorian vesta case MARK OF GEORGE UNITE, BIRMINGHAM 1877 Rounded rectangular, stamped in the form of a strapped suitcase -- 2 1/8ins. (5.2cms.) See Illustration
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