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CIRCA 1720/1730
Details
A DUTCH GOLD-MOUNTED MOTHER-OF-PEARL SNUFF-BOX
CIRCA 1720/1730
flattened oval box, the hinged cover, convex sides and base of mother-of-pearl engraved with strapwork scrolls bordering floral motifs interspersed with baluster foliage with gold piqué-point inlay, reeded gold mounts with scrolled chasing on the lid and underside of the incorporated thumbpiece
3 3/16 in. (81 mm.) wide
CIRCA 1720/1730
flattened oval box, the hinged cover, convex sides and base of mother-of-pearl engraved with strapwork scrolls bordering floral motifs interspersed with baluster foliage with gold piqué-point inlay, reeded gold mounts with scrolled chasing on the lid and underside of the incorporated thumbpiece
3 3/16 in. (81 mm.) wide
Provenance
Christie's, London, 2 June 2009, lot 158.
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.
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