Sale 7899
London, South Kensington
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25 February 1998
Price realised
GBP 218
Estimate
A Victorian gold painted oval wall mirror the foliate carved cresting centred by a rocaille, with a cabouchon and acanthus carved frame with further rocaille and scrolled apron -- 39in. (99cm.) high
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