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    Sale 8113

    VESTA CASES

    London, South Kensington

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    15 September 1998

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    • Fish and Mussel Shell,
    Lot 70

    Fish and Mussel Shell,

    Price realised

    GBP 978

    Estimate

    GBP 600 - GBP 700

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    Fish and Mussel Shell,
    the first silver and formed as a fish head with realistically cast scales, maker's mark probably W.O., Birmingham 1892 -- 5cms; the second formed as a mussel shell, one side with applied initials, "H.M.M.B.A.", the reverse chased with the legend, "Compliments. Gorham Mfg. Co. New York", American, Gorham, late nineteenth century -- 6.2cms (2)

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