Lot 166 , A Victorian gilt brass mounted hardstone inlaid coromandel book slide, late 19th century, by Betjemens,

A Victorian gilt brass mounted hardstone inlaid coromandel book slide, late 19th century, by Betjemens, and stamped as such and a set of Victorian gilt brass and hardstone inlaid postal scales, c.1860, lacking weights
Estimate £150-200

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Literature: Crewe House, London, Inventory Vol.2, 1913, p.140 in the Stewards Room; Set of brass letter scales and 5 weights on oblong black marble base, inlaid flowers, 8".


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Sold for £260