Sale 5006
London, South Kensington
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28 - 29 November 2006
Price realised
GBP 504
Estimate
An Edwardian silver and enamel vesta case MARK OF THOMAS BISHTON, BIRMINGHAM 1908 Rectangular, the cover enamelled with a wounded soldier holding his rifle, "A Gentleman in Kharki" -- 2¼ in. (5.6 cm.)
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