Sale 8380
London, South Kensington
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18 May 1999
Price realised
GBP 218
Estimate
A tortoiseshell box of circular form, the cover with applied cartouche engraved with a coat of arms, opening to reveal an automated gaming device -- 6.4cms
Provenance
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