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Lot 620
A LADIES' WHITE ALBATROSS MUFF
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A LADIES' WHITE ALBATROSS MUFF
heavily padded, lined in cream silk and with black glass bead chain, sold with fitted box,
circa 1880
A LADIES' WHITE ALBATROSS MUFF
heavily padded, lined in cream silk and with black glass bead chain, sold with fitted box,
circa 1880
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No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 15% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.
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Buyers wishing to export this lot are responsible for obtaining proper licences if required. No documentation is provided with the lot.
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Handwritten note inside box: 'Albatross skin--bird caught off Cape Horn, April 1880'
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