.jpg?w=1)
FLORENCE, EARLY 19TH CENTURY
Details
AN ITALIAN GOLD-MOUNTED HARDSTONE SNUFF-BOX SET WITH A MINIATURE
FLORENCE, EARLY 19TH CENTURY
rectangular box of green lava-stone with rounded corners, the cover centred by an oval miniature under glass depicting a fishing scene, with hardstone fans open at each corner, the base set with coloured hardstones depicting sea snails amidst coral and pearls, polished gold borders
3½ in. (90 mm.) wide
FLORENCE, EARLY 19TH CENTURY
rectangular box of green lava-stone with rounded corners, the cover centred by an oval miniature under glass depicting a fishing scene, with hardstone fans open at each corner, the base set with coloured hardstones depicting sea snails amidst coral and pearls, polished gold borders
3½ in. (90 mm.) wide
Special notice
These lots have been imported from outside the EU for sale using a Temporary Import regime. Import VAT is payable (at 5%) on the Hammer price. VAT is also payable (at 20%) on the buyer’s Premium on a VAT inclusive basis. When a buyer of such a lot has registered an EU address but wishes to export the lot or complete the import into another EU country, he must advise Christie's immediately after the auction.
Brought to you by
Matilda Burn
Check the condition report or get in touch for additional information about this
If you wish to view the condition report of this lot, please sign in to your account.