Sale 1617
New York
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20 - 21 January 2006
Price realised
USD 4,800
Estimate
A SILVER WINE SIPHON MARK OF STODDER & FROBISHER, BOSTON, 1816-1825 The U-shaped tube mounted with a cylindrical pump and a ring-form tap, marked on pump 15 in. long; 7 oz.
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