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A late 18th/early 19th century gold and tortoiseshell needle case
Designed as a quiver with gold-mounted hinged centre, one side with applied blue enamel scroll and trophy decoration the other decorated with a forget-me-not flower and twin turtle doves, the additional hinged top with modelled arrow feathered flights and gold foliate tip with ball finial, circa 1800, with original fitted case
Designed as a quiver with gold-mounted hinged centre, one side with applied blue enamel scroll and trophy decoration the other decorated with a forget-me-not flower and twin turtle doves, the additional hinged top with modelled arrow feathered flights and gold foliate tip with ball finial, circa 1800, with original fitted case
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.
Further details
Please note that this lot will require a CITES licence to leave the EU and will be subject to USA Fish and Wildlife restrictions if it is to be imported into the USA
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