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FS40: Two Day Fine Art Sale

A Chinese Polished Bronze Censer

Auction Lot FS40/678

A Chinese polished bronze censer of rectangular section with pierced curved handles and on cabriole legs, 18th/19th century, 18cm wide with hardwood cover and stand.
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A Chinese Polished Bronze Censer (FS40/678) offered in our Two Day Fine Art Sale starting on 9th October 2018 at our salerooms in Exeter, Devon.

Lot Description

A Chinese polished bronze censer of rectangular section with pierced curved handles and on cabriole legs, 18th/19th century, 18cm wide with hardwood cover and stand.

Price Realised

£480

VAT

VAT on Buyer's Premium

Department

Works of Art & Clocks

Fine Art Category

Chinese Metal Wares

Sale Information

FS40: Two Day Fine Art Sale
Tuesday, 9th October 2018
Wednesday, 10th October 2018

Okehampton Street, Exeter

This lot will be sold after 12:30pm on Wednesday, 10th October 2018 as part of the Works of Art and Clocks section of the sale.

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Okehampton Street, Exeter

Telephone: +44 (01392) 413100

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A Chinese Polished Bronze Censer

Auction Lot: FS40/678

A Chinese polished bronze censer of rectangular section with pierced curved handles and on cabriole legs, 18th/19th century, 18cm wide with hardwood cover and stand.

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