Sale 5781
London
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30 April 1997
Price realised
GBP 2,990
Estimate
An etched and enamelled glass vase By Daum, circa 1905 Slender conical, in frosty aqua-tinted glass lightly coloured with dusty pink towards the base, etched and finely enamelled with wild orchids 12½in. (32.4cm.) high Etched mark Daum Nancy with cross of Lorraine, underside enamelled with monogram L.S.
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