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CIRCA 1760/1770
Details
A SAXON GOLD-MOUNTED HARDSTONE SNUFF-BOX
CIRCA 1760/1770
Oval flecked red-brown agate box, the polished gold mounts of the hinged cover chased with undulated wavy reeding interspersed with scrollheads, the six pilaster mounts and border of the base similarly chased with wavy reeding, the oval panels of the cover and base with bevelled edges
3¼ in. (83 mm.) wide
CIRCA 1760/1770
Oval flecked red-brown agate box, the polished gold mounts of the hinged cover chased with undulated wavy reeding interspersed with scrollheads, the six pilaster mounts and border of the base similarly chased with wavy reeding, the oval panels of the cover and base with bevelled edges
3¼ in. (83 mm.) wide
Provenance
Gontaut-Biron Collection and by descent to the present owner.
Special notice
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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Monica Turcich