| Address | The Lindley Hall, Elverton St, London SW1P 2QW |
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| Date | 04 Dec 2018 |
| Time | 7:00 PM |
| Viewing | Monday 3rd December from 12.00pm to 8.00pm On the day of the sale from 10.00am to start of sale |
| Location | Westminster, London, UK |
| Admission | Admission by Catalogue (Admits Two) |
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