THIRD QUARTER 19TH CENTURY
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A PAIR OF NAPOLEON III ORMOLU-MOUNTED CUT-BRASS-INLAID TORTOISESHELL AND EBONISED 'BOULLE' CARD-TABLES
THIRD QUARTER 19TH CENTURY
Each decorated overall with scrolled arabesques, one in première partie and the other in contre partie, each with fold-over swivelling top with green-baize reverse concealing an interior fitted with a card-rack, the shaped frieze fronted by an Apollo-mask, on cabriole legs, each with 'Schloss Inventar Karlsruhe', Baden and crest paper-labels to the underside
30¼ in. (77 cm.) high; 34¼ in. (87 cm.) wide; 17¼ in. (44 cm.) deep (2)
THIRD QUARTER 19TH CENTURY
Each decorated overall with scrolled arabesques, one in première partie and the other in contre partie, each with fold-over swivelling top with green-baize reverse concealing an interior fitted with a card-rack, the shaped frieze fronted by an Apollo-mask, on cabriole legs, each with 'Schloss Inventar Karlsruhe', Baden and crest paper-labels to the underside
30¼ in. (77 cm.) high; 34¼ in. (87 cm.) wide; 17¼ in. (44 cm.) deep (2)
Provenance
The Margraves and Grand Dukes of Baden, Schloss Karlsruhe, by descent. Sotheby's, 'Die Sammlung der Markgrafen und Grossherzge von Baden', Baden-Baden, 5-21 October 1995, lot 1124 (DM15,600).
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.
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.
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Alastair Chandler
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