A CONTINENTAL GOLD-MOUNTED BLONDE TORTOISESHELL BONBONNIERE SET WITH A MINIATURE
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A CONTINENTAL GOLD-MOUNTED BLONDE TORTOISESHELL BONBONNIERE SET WITH A MINIATURE

POSSIBLY AUSTRIAN, CIRCA 1790

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A CONTINENTAL GOLD-MOUNTED BLONDE TORTOISESHELL BONBONNIERE SET WITH A MINIATURE
POSSIBLY AUSTRIAN, CIRCA 1790
circular blonde tortoiseshell box, the cover set with a miniature on ivory of two young ladies bathing in a stream, with bright-cut polished steel borders and chased gold mount
3¼ in. (82 mm.) diam.
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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