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19TH CENTURY
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A FRENCH ORMOLU-MOUNTED BRASS-INLAID RED TORTOISESHELL ENCRIER**
19TH CENTURY
Of rectangular form, the dished well for pens inlaid with scrolling strapwork, with a further central well flanked by compartments for sand and ink, the body inlaid overall with further strapwork and scrolls the angles mounted with foliate rams' heads, on dolphin-form feet
3½ in. (9 cm.) high, 16 in. (40.5 cm.) wide, 11½ in. (29 cm.) deep
19TH CENTURY
Of rectangular form, the dished well for pens inlaid with scrolling strapwork, with a further central well flanked by compartments for sand and ink, the body inlaid overall with further strapwork and scrolls the angles mounted with foliate rams' heads, on dolphin-form feet
3½ in. (9 cm.) high, 16 in. (40.5 cm.) wide, 11½ in. (29 cm.) deep
Special notice
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.