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A Victorian sectional bone telescope walking stick, late 19th century, of tapered cylindrical...
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Price Realised: £394
Estimate: £150 - £250
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Lot 26
Description
A Victorian sectional bone telescope walking stick, late 19th century, of tapered cylindrical form, the handle composed of a three draw brass telescope, marked STANLEY LONDON 1885, 91.5cm high, the telescope - 37cm long extended
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The buyer shall pay the hammer price together with a premium thereon of 26% up to £20,000 (31.2% inclusive of VAT), 25% from £20,001 - £500,000 (30% inclusive of VAT), 20% from £500,001 thereafter (24% inclusive of VAT). The premium price is subject to VAT at the standard rate.
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VAT is not charged on the hammer price unless it is stated that there is 'VAT applicable on the hammer price at the end of the description. Buyer's premium is subject to VAT.(ARR) - ARTIST'S RESALE RIGHT
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