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FS37: Three Day Fine Art Sale

A Continental Silver Cigarette Holder in the Form of An Owl

Auction Lot FS37/267

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A Continental Silver Cigarette Holder in the Form of An Owl (FS37/267) offered in our Three Day Fine Art Sale starting on 22nd January 2018 at our salerooms in Exeter, Devon.

Lot Description

A Continental silver cigarette holder in the form of an owl smoking a cigarette, the hinged head with green paste inset eyes stamped 800, having a textured feather body, 13cm high. 4.72ozs.

Price Realised

£600

VAT

VAT on Buyer's Premium

Department

Fine Art Category

Continental and Foreign Silver

Sale Information

FS37: Three Day Fine Art Sale
Monday, 22nd January 2018
Tuesday, 23rd January 2018
Wednesday, 24th January 2018

Okehampton Street, Exeter

This lot will be sold after 10:00am on Tuesday, 23rd January 2018 as part of the Silver section of the sale.

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Okehampton Street, Exeter

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Important Notes

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