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AN EARLY 19TH CENTURY TORTOISESHELL BROOCH AND PAIR OF EARRINGS
The brooch composed of a carved tortoiseshell head of a bacchante suspending an amphora with the carved head of Silenus, 9.0cm; the earrings of similar triple drop design, later hook fittings, 7.0cm, circa 1830, cased
The brooch composed of a carved tortoiseshell head of a bacchante suspending an amphora with the carved head of Silenus, 9.0cm; the earrings of similar triple drop design, later hook fittings, 7.0cm, circa 1830, cased
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 License if it is to leave the EU, also 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. This lot will also be subject to USA Fish and Wildlife restrictions if it is to be imported into the USA