An Alpine steel mounted painted wood box, 18th century | Christie's

Sale 9503

OAK, COUNTRY FURNITURE, FOLK ART

London, South Kensington

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13 November 2002

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Lot 80

An Alpine steel mounted painted wood box, 18th century

Price realised

GBP 764

Estimate

GBP 700 - GBP 1,100

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An Alpine steel mounted painted wood box, 18th century
The interior later relined
17½in. (44.4cm.) wide
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