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EDWARDS AND ROBERTS, A 19TH CENTURY BIRDSEYE ADJUSTABLE DUET MUSIC STAND The double ratchet top with lyer decoration above a carved, supported on a turned column terminating on a triform base and bun feet, bearing label to underside. (113.5cm x w 45cm)

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EDWARDS AND ROBERTS, A 19TH CENTURY BIRDSEYE ADJUSTABLE DUET MUSIC STAND The double ratchet top with lyer decoration above a carved, supported on a turned column terminating on a triform base and bun feet, bearing label to underside. (113.5cm x w 45cm)

Estimate 300 - 500 GBP
Starting price 270 GBP

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For sale on Tuesday 02 Jul - 12:00 (BST)
twickenham, United Kingdom
The Auction Room London
0203 149 1188
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