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<p>[QUOTE="pprp, post: 4009880, member: 94602"]Looks like the cataloguing was done by a salesperson or an ex-sommelier. <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie46" alt=":facepalm:" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><blockquote><p><i>A deeply toned example with an incredible cabinet nature, this exemplary piece is presented on a delightfully broad flan--a size seemingly never encountered for the denomination. Some cobalt, sea foam green, and magenta highlights electrify the devices, adding even further charm and allure. Without a doubt, one of the finest specimens for the series that will ever be encountered, and worthy of close, in-hand inspection and a sizable bid.</i></p></blockquote><p><br /></p><p>Nevertheless, the bidding platform runs smoother than CNG, and the lady auctioning the Greek section had a nice voice, proper tone and proper pace making clear what is the bid she is looking for and waiting for all bids without hurrying.</p><p><br /></p><p>I was happy to get a STARR II/III Athens tet (catalogued as STARR V). I usually don't get cut noses so I had to compromise and also took a considerable risk as we don't know how many of them are still lurking in the hoard...</p><p><i><br /></i></p><p><i>[ATTACH=full]1055137[/ATTACH] </i>[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="pprp, post: 4009880, member: 94602"]Looks like the cataloguing was done by a salesperson or an ex-sommelier. :facepalm: [INDENT][I]A deeply toned example with an incredible cabinet nature, this exemplary piece is presented on a delightfully broad flan--a size seemingly never encountered for the denomination. Some cobalt, sea foam green, and magenta highlights electrify the devices, adding even further charm and allure. Without a doubt, one of the finest specimens for the series that will ever be encountered, and worthy of close, in-hand inspection and a sizable bid.[/I][/INDENT] [I][/I] Nevertheless, the bidding platform runs smoother than CNG, and the lady auctioning the Greek section had a nice voice, proper tone and proper pace making clear what is the bid she is looking for and waiting for all bids without hurrying. I was happy to get a STARR II/III Athens tet (catalogued as STARR V). I usually don't get cut noses so I had to compromise and also took a considerable risk as we don't know how many of them are still lurking in the hoard... [I] [ATTACH=full]1055137[/ATTACH] [/I][/QUOTE]
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