LATE 18TH/EARLY 19TH CENTURY
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A FRENCH SILVERED-METAL-MOUNTED TORTOISESHELL ETUI
LATE 18TH/EARLY 19TH CENTURY
With handle, containing four implements; together with another, North European, possibly Dutch, mid-18th Century, in snakeskin mounted with a coat-of-arms to the lid; another possibly Italian, 19th Century, in leather with handle, later decorated, both without implements; and a Napoleon III gilt-metal mounted tortoiseshell casket, circa 1870, cushioned interior, damages
The tortoiseshell etui: 9½ in. (24 cm.) high (4)
LATE 18TH/EARLY 19TH CENTURY
With handle, containing four implements; together with another, North European, possibly Dutch, mid-18th Century, in snakeskin mounted with a coat-of-arms to the lid; another possibly Italian, 19th Century, in leather with handle, later decorated, both without implements; and a Napoleon III gilt-metal mounted tortoiseshell casket, circa 1870, cushioned interior, damages
The tortoiseshell etui: 9½ in. (24 cm.) high (4)
Special notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 15% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.
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.
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