Sale 7381
London
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24 - 25 January 2007
Price realised
GBP 1,320
Estimate
This lot is offered without a reserve
A SET OF THREE FRENCH GRADUATED SILVER-PLATED TRAYS BY CHRISTOFLE, LATE 19TH CENTURY Each rectangular with beaded border and textured surface, the centre engraved with Greek cypher below Greek Royal crown the largest 17 in. (43 cm.) wide The cypher is that of King George I of the Hellenes, Prince of Denmark (1845-1913). (3)
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