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    Sale 5771

    European Furniture, Works of Art, Tapestries and Carpets

    London, South Kensington

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    13 September 2005

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    • A William IV tortoiseshell pew
    Lot 175

    A William IV tortoiseshell pewter strung tea-caddy

    CIRCA 1830

    Price realised

    GBP 1,020

    Estimate

    GBP 700 - GBP 1,000

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    A William IV tortoiseshell pewter strung tea-caddy
    Circa 1830
    Of sarcophagus form, with ivory banding, the interior twin divisions and subsidiary covers with ivory knop finials, on moulded plinth and bone bun feet
    7in. (17.7cm.) wide

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