NOT SOLD (BIDDING OVER)
0.00GBP+ applicable fees & taxes.
This item WAS NOT SOLD. Auction date was 2002 Mar 19 @ 02:00UTC-8 : PST/AKDT
A Chinese brass opium pipe engraved with birds and leaves. 26.5cm Est.50/80
Auction Location:
United Kingdom
Previewing Details:
Friday 15th March 2002 @ 10.00am–5.00pm; Saturday 16th March 2002 @ 10.00am-1.00pm; Sunday 17th March 2002 @ 10.00am-1.00pm; Monday 18th March 2002 @ 10.00am-5.00pm; Tuesday 19th March 2002 @ 9.00am-5.00pm
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