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Lot 207 · 20th Century British Art

Maker's Mark of Hester Bateman, London, 1783

A George II Silver Box

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Estimate
$3,000–$5,000 hammer
Result
Performance
Sale
Christie's — 20th Century British Art , London (South Kensington) · 21 April 1998
Record ID
TB-2026-6370314
Record
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A George II Silver Box, MAKER'S MARK OF HESTER BATEMAN, LONDON, 1783. Christie's, 21 Apr 1998, lot 207. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-6370314.

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A George II Silver Box, MAKER'S MARK OF HESTER BATEMAN, LONDON, 1783. Christie's, 21 Apr 1998, lot 207. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-6370314.

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