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Details
An mid-17th century watch stand in the form of a two tiered hutch**
with hinged door and drawer in the base, made from wood and covered in bone and ivory decorated overall with polychrome details and pierced carved foliage, flowers and geometric patterns on a foil background, surrounding a central painted seashell design with the date '1645' carved at the top, interior lined with foil, on bracket feet [watch not included].
10½ x 6½ in. (26.7 x 16.5 cm.)
with hinged door and drawer in the base, made from wood and covered in bone and ivory decorated overall with polychrome details and pierced carved foliage, flowers and geometric patterns on a foil background, surrounding a central painted seashell design with the date '1645' carved at the top, interior lined with foil, on bracket feet [watch not included].
10½ x 6½ in. (26.7 x 16.5 cm.)
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.