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Good overall condition. The specimen agate casket is mis-shapen on one side with lightly bent mounts. 3 agate panels are replaced with simulated plastic panels. Slightly loose in the frames. The other smaller ones with slightly bent front legs, agate panels loose in the frames in places. Some small chips to corners of the agate panels.
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Lot 26Sale 21054
FRENCH OR GERMAN, LATE 19TH/ EARLY 20TH CENTURYA GROUP OF FIVE GILT-BRASS-MOUNTED AGATE BOXESEstimate: GBP 2,500 - 4,000
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