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Lot 30

Three glass gaming pieces and an "eye" bead, The gaming pieces of domed form, the "eye" bead of...

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Lot 30

Three glass gaming pieces and an "eye" bead,
The gaming pieces of domed form, the "eye" bead of...

Price Realised: £525

Estimate: £500 - £700

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Lot 30

Description

Three glass gaming pieces and an "eye" bead,

The gaming pieces of domed form, the "eye" bead of amber colour with protrusions, 

Largest gaming piece 2.4cm. high; the bead 3.5cm. high

(4)

Provenance: The Private Collection of Derek Content acquired prior to 1980

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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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(ARR) - ARTIST'S RESALE RIGHT

Qualifying living artists and the descendants of artists deceased within the last 70 years are entitled to receive a re-sale royalty each time their work is bought through an auction house or art market professional.

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ARR is capped at £12,500

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