Sale 7439
London, South Kensington
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5 December 1996
Price realised
GBP 138
Estimate
An Italian glass vase of cylindrical form with wide frilly rim, the white glass cased in blue with white lines -- 14.5cm. high; a white glass vase, of swollen ribbed form, decorated with gilt edged ovals -- 37cm. high; and two other items See illustration (4)
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