Sale 8812
London, South Kensington
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29 June 2000
Price realised
GBP 176
Estimate
A Meissen baluster chocolate pot with mask spout and scroll handle, painted with deutsche Blumen, blue crossed swords mark, circa 1745 -- 12cm. high
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