Sale 8511
London, South Kensington
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22 September 1999
Price realised
GBP 288
Estimate
An Italian carved and parcel-gilt frame, late 19th/early 20th Century, taenia to the outside edge; carved and applied ribbon-and-stave; plate; fixed waterleaf to the sight edge -- 21 x 15 x 1in. (53.3 x 39.4 x 4.4cm.)
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