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FRANCE, LAST QUARTER 18TH CENTURY
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A GOLD-MOUNTED AVENTURINE SNUFF BOX AND AN GOLD-MOUNTED VERNIS MARTIN AND TORTOISE SHELL SNUFF BOX
FRANCE, LAST QUARTER 18TH CENTURY
Both of circular form, one with the cover inlaid with an oval medallion enclosing a sheaf of wheat on mother-of-pearl, the second with a Vernis Martin mythological scene depicting several putti drinking wine and eating fruit, enclosing a tortoiseshell interior
5.5 cm. diam; 6.5 cm. diam. (2)
FRANCE, LAST QUARTER 18TH CENTURY
Both of circular form, one with the cover inlaid with an oval medallion enclosing a sheaf of wheat on mother-of-pearl, the second with a Vernis Martin mythological scene depicting several putti drinking wine and eating fruit, enclosing a tortoiseshell interior
5.5 cm. diam; 6.5 cm. diam. (2)
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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