Sale 8121
London, South Kensington
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18 September 1998
Price realised
GBP 460
Estimate
An Almeric Walter pate-de-verre paperweight modelled as a sleeping fox on a rectangular base, the yellow glass internally mottled with green towards base, impressed signature M.Corrette and A Walter (restoration) -- 11.5cm. diam. See illustration
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