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CIRCA 1885
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A Viennese enamel-mounted ivory casket**
Circa 1885
Of architectural outshape, the spreading pediment with eight enamel plaques each depicting a mythological scene, above two doors opening to reveal three drawers, flanked to each side by a tall secret-drawer, each angle flanked by a column with floral garlands, on four square spreading feet
13 in. (33 cm.) high; 16 in. (40.5 cm.) wide; 10¾ in. (27.5 cm.) deep
Circa 1885
Of architectural outshape, the spreading pediment with eight enamel plaques each depicting a mythological scene, above two doors opening to reveal three drawers, flanked to each side by a tall secret-drawer, each angle flanked by a column with floral garlands, on four square spreading feet
13 in. (33 cm.) high; 16 in. (40.5 cm.) wide; 10¾ in. (27.5 cm.) deep
Special notice
Notice Regarding the Sale of Material from Endangered Species.
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