Sale 9140
London, South Kensington
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27 June 2001
Price realised
GBP 235
Estimate
A burr walnut veneered and inlaid teacaddy, mid 19th century of rectangular form with geometric banding, the interior with twin covers, traces of lining -- 8¼in. (21cm.) wide; 5in. (12.8cm.) high; a beech mufineer, of baluster form with knop finial, on spreading circular base -- 6in. (15.2cm.) high; a walnut inkstand, mid 19th century, of tapering cylindrical form with shaped rim and turned banding to the base -- 3¾in. (9.5cm.) high; 5 5/8in. (14.3cm.) diameter (3)
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