SOLD
25.00USDto floor+ buyer's premium
This item SOLD at 2007 Sep 01 @ 17:15UTC-05:00 : EST/CDT
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Early Chinese Opium pipe
3 1/2" D x 3 1/2" T Possibly Opium Pipe?
Auction Location:
115 N. Washington Street, Milford, Delaware, United States
Previewing Details:
Preview is Thursday and Friday August 30th & 31st 2007 from 8:30AM-4:30PM and Monday Morning September 3rd 2007 8:30AM until sale time.
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18% |
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