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Lot 78

A group of ebony and treen bilboquets or "cup-and-ball" games, late 19th - 20th centuries, each...

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Lot 78

A group of ebony and treen bilboquets or "cup-and-ball" games, late 19th - 20th centuries, each...

Price Realised: £131

Estimate: £200 - £300

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Lot 78

Description

A group of ebony and treen bilboquets or "cup-and-ball" games, late 19th - 20th centuries, each with turned handles, to include a lignum vitae example, the ball - 5.5cm diameter, the handle - 16cm long (7)

Buyer's Premium

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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0 to £50,000 - 4%
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ARR is capped at £12,500

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