Sale 6697
London
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31 October 2002
Price realised
GBP 1,016
Estimate
Ten German glass gilt monogrammed champagne-flutes Circa 1870 The tall slender flared funnel bowls with script WR monograms with Prussian Royal crown above for Emperor Wilhelm I beneath gilt rims, on slender baluster stems and spreading circular feet 6¾in. (17.2cm.) high (10)
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Pre-Lot Text
Zehn Deutsche Champagnergläser mit vergoldetem Monogramm
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