Sale 5468
London, South Kensington
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27 October 2010
Price realised
GBP 1,500
Estimate
A CHINESE-EXPORT BRASS-MOUNTED AND PAINTED LEATHER CAMPHOR TRUNK CANTON, LATE 19TH CENTURY Decorated with borders of flowers and panels of exotic birds, brass side carrying handles, the hinged lid with a printed paper label 'Made in Canton, China. Kwang-Tung. Yut Wo.' 19 in. (48 cm.) high; 40 in. (101.5 cm.) wide; 21 in. (53 cm.) deep
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Special Notice
This lot will be removed to an off-site warehouse at the close of business on the day of sale - 2 weeks free storage
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