Sale 7587
London, South Kensington
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14 May 1997
Price realised
GBP 322
Estimate
An Edwardian mahogany and satinwood crossbanded bureau the fall front inlaid with a shell, enclosing a fitted interior above three graduated drawers, on bracket feet -- 30in. (76cm.) wide
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