Sale 5169
London, South Kensington
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27 November 2007
Price realised
GBP 375
Estimate
UNGER BROTHERS; BUCKLE silver in the form of a nymph's head with flowers stamped STERLING 3¾in. (9.5cm.) wide; together with a similar Unger Brothers buckle (3)
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This lot comprises of 2 items and not 3 as stated.
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