Sale 9887
London, South Kensington
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14 July 2004
Price realised
GBP 1,554
Estimate
AN ITALIAN CEDAR POKER WORK COFFER 17TH CENTURY The rectangular hinged top above a frieze decorated with lions 24in. (61cm.) high, 69in. (175cm.) wide, 25½in. (65cm.) deep See Illustration
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