Lot 179
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A Spa souvenir casket
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A Spa souvenir casket

CIRCA 1810

Details
A Spa souvenir casket
Circa 1810
Decorated en grisaille with various scenes, the cover inscribed 'Vue de la Place de Spa & La Fontaine du Pouhon', the interior fitted with four further smaller boxes, each further decorated and inscribed 'Tonnelet, La Watroz, La Sauveniere & Le Geronstere', respectively
7¾in. (19.5cm.) wide
Special notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.

Lot Essay

The japanning industry in Spa began in the 17th century and flourished throughout the 18th century. Its souvenir wares ranging from snuff boxes to wardrobes, proving highly popular with the fashionable visitors who flocked from throughout Europe to take the waters and frequent its gaming rooms.

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