Sale 5150
London, South Kensington
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24 May 2007
Price realised
GBP 660
Estimate
AN AIR-TWIST WINE-GLASS OF JACOBITE SIGNIFICANCE CIRCA 1750 The round funnel bowl engraved with a star, oak leaf, roses and bud and the word Fiat, double-knopped stem 6 3/8 in. (16.2 cm.) high
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