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Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Ottoman Dagger
A miniature dagger set with gems and carrying the Imperial monogram of Princess Adile Sultana (1825-1898). This is to be auctioned at Bonhams in London, and it could be yours for an estimated price of about $5,000.
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