Sale 6163
London, South Kensington
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17 May 2011
Price realised
GBP 688
Estimate
AN AUSTRIAN SILVER SUGAR BOWL AND COVER, MARK OF BF, VIENNA, CIRCA 1890 Of oval form with scalloped sides on foliate scroll feet, the handles embellished with foliate sprays, cover with cast finial modelled as a seated youth amidst military trophies, gilt interior, vacant cartouche to either side 7 in. long (18 cm.) 23.5 oz. (729 gm.)
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