Sale 7560
London, South Kensington
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22 April 1997
Price realised
GBP 253
Estimate
An Arts & Crafts enamel buckle of two circular red enamel panels, each set with a central yellow foiled cabochon in beadwork surround, the hook with maker's mark ETW. See Plate 9
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